Tea bag
A tea bag is a porous sachet containing tea leaves for brewing tea in hot water.
How big is it?
2 g · mass
Mass · example
A little perspective
Tea bag vs US dime: mass comparison
A US dime has about 1.13 times the mass of a tea bag.
A tea bag is a porous sachet containing tea leaves for brewing tea in hot water.
A US dime is a ten-cent coin, the smallest denomination in US currency above the penny and nickel.
Bar length measures mass, not physical size. Both bars start at zero kilograms (kg). Pictures identify the objects only.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Tea bag
Mass: 2 g; example.
Defined example; real examples vary. The 2 g mass is an explicit assumption, not a species average or product specification.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
US dime
Mass: 2.268 g; specified.
Standard copper-nickel clad US dime: 17.91 mm diameter, 1.35 mm thickness and 2.268 g mass. Earlier silver dimes do not share this mass.
US Mint — circulating coin specifications
The marked mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Use the visual comparison to explore its scale, then check the measurements and sources.
Change your perspective
Put it next to…
Choose a suggestion to redraw the comparison, or open its page to learn what it is.
Why this measurement?
Why we use 2 g
We compare the mass of a tea bag. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
Defined example; real examples vary. The 2 g mass is an explicit assumption, not a species average or product specification.
The picture identifies the subject; the diagram compares the recorded values. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | Not recorded | example |
Around this scale
Explore nearby values.
Compare examples with lower, similar and higher values. Each card names the measurement being compared.
Nearest lower valueLiving thingsAntarctic krill1.5 gDefined wet massAntarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
Around the same scaleEveryday objectsBlueberry2 gDefined whole-fruit massA blueberry is an edible berry produced by shrubs of the genus Vaccinium, commonly used in food and drink.
Nearest higher valueEveryday objectsUS dime2.268 gMassA US dime is a ten-cent coin, the smallest denomination in US currency above the penny and nickel.Sources and method
Want to check the number?
The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
There’s always another scale
Follow your curiosity.
Everyday thingsUS dime1.791 cmA US dime is a ten-cent coin, the smallest denomination in US currency above the penny and nickel.Living thingsAntarctic krill6 cmAntarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
Everyday thingsUS penny1.905 cmA US penny is a copper-plated coin worth one cent in United States currency.
SportShuttlecock8.5 cmA shuttlecock is a feathered projectile used in badminton, designed to be struck by rackets.Everyday thingsBlueberry1.6 cmA blueberry is an edible berry produced by shrubs of the genus Vaccinium, commonly used in food and drink.
Living thingsAlmond1.2 gAn almond is the edible seed of the almond tree, commonly eaten as a nut or used in cooking.
Everyday thingsUK 5p coin1.8 cmA UK 5p coin is the five-pence denomination of the decimal pound sterling circulation coinage.
Living thingsHummingbird8 cmThe hummingbird is a tiny bird capable of hovering in mid-air by rapidly flapping its wings to feed on nectar.