Measuring things by feel is an art that can take years to master
This is especially true when it comes to measuring grams and ounces
However, knowing the weight of common objects is a good way to feel measuring a small weight, such as 5 grams
So, in this article, I will quickly go through 9 things that weigh close to or exactly 5 grams
According to the US Mint, one penny weighs 25 grams
Alternatively, you can take one nickel because it weighs 5 grams in a dot
A quarter is slightly heavier than a nickel, but the 0560 grams of extra weight is not noticeable
Business cards usually measure 2 inches wide, which is just 6 centimeters
The weight of a standard business card is 25 grams each
Therefore, 2 business cards together will give a combined weight of about 5 grams, depending on the size of the material and the size of the card
If you live in the United States or North America, you are probably more familiar with letterhead
Letter paper measures 85 × 11 inches and weighs about 5 pounds per ream (500 sheets)
Therefore, each sheet weighs 001 pounds, 016 ounces, or 453 grams, which is very close to 5 grams
However, if you want to get closer, you will need an A4 sheet
A4 paper is 83 × 117 inches and weighs about 469 grams per page
However, the ream package will tell you how much the sheet weighs in grams per square meter
Previously, I talked about how you can use 2 pennies, 1 nickel, or a quarter to get close to or exactly 5 grams
Alternatively, you can use paper money in the United States
Each US dollar bill is designed to weigh one gram
In the United States, all denominations—from $1 to $100—have the same dimensions (614 × 261 × 00043 inches) and, therefore, the same weight
Staples come in different sizes
This happens only with the most commonly used size
The exact weight of the staple will depend on its size
When you look at the standard 26/6 staples, each of them weighs close to 32 milligrams
That means that 154 of them together would give you a weight of about 5 grams
However, we will have to keep the holes when measuring the cherry
On average, a cherry weighs 11 to 12 grams each (PDF), and that has a pit inside
Therefore, if you eat half of the fruit around the hole, you should have 5 grams of cherry left
One of the less commonly used battery types is the AAAA battery, which is smaller and lighter than AAAs An AAAA battery measures approximately 84 millimeters in diameter, 402 millimeters in length, and weighs between 6 and 10 grams, depending on whether it is an alkaline battery or a NiCad battery
So, you’ll need between half and a whole AAAA battery to get close to 5 grams
2 the pencil weighs between 6 and 7 grams, including the weight of the eraser and the ferrule (the metal part that holds the pencil)
Although many pencils may look the same and have the same dimensions, their weight can vary slightly by fractions of a gram
While one straw weighs only about 04 grams, 500 million straws were used every day before the global ban on straws
Today, we use paper straws, which are a little uncomfortable but safe for the environment
A single sheet of straw typically weighs 118 grams
Measuring the weight of something as small as 5 grams can be difficult without a scale
Expressing the weight of 5 grams in other units, it is equal to 017 ounces or 0005 kilograms
To help you understand the weight of things that are about 5 grams, I have prepared a list of things that weigh 5 grams
Pen caps weigh 1 gram, which makes the pen heavier and more important
If you add five caps together, they weigh 5 grams
In the United States, a five cent nickel coin has a monetary value of 5 cents
The diameter of the coin is 0835 inches, and it weighs 5 grams, making it a useful reference point for measuring objects of similar weight
While denominations of paper money vary between different countries, the denomination of the United States dollar has remained constant since 1928, regardless of denomination
Each case is equal in size and weighs about one gram
So, five dollar bills weigh about 5 grams in total
For printing purposes, the standard paper size is usually 85 x 11 inches
While there is variation in weight and paper weight, an average paper of this size is estimated to weigh around 5 grams
Although playing cards come in different sizes, the most common dimensions of a playing card are 35 inches by 225 inches
The thickness of the playing card can vary between 017mm and 024mm, and the weight of a single playing card usually falls in the range of 17 grams
Therefore, adding up the weight of three playing cards can give an estimate of something weighing around 5 grams
Related: Items weighing 500 Grams
Thumbtacks are many office and school supplies that are useful for sticking pages to bulletin boards or wall posters
With an average weight of around 1 gram per thumbtack, these small and lightweight items can be used as a reference point for measuring the weight of similar sized items
For example, five thumbs weigh about 5 grams in total
On a smaller scale, the weight of water can be measured in grams, with each milliliter of water weighing about 1 gram
This information can be used as a reference when measuring small amounts of water, such as 5 milliliters, which weigh about 5 grams
The next time you need to estimate the weight of something simple, consider using a brand new, unsharpened pencil with a full eraser as a reference point
It usually weighs between 6 to 7 grams
But here’s an interesting fact: if you happen to have a used pencil lying around, it weighs about 5 grams
Chewing gum is a common and simple therapy that comes in a variety of flavors and sizes
On average, one stick of gum weighs about 1 gram, making it a useful place to weigh small metals
For example, if you were to hold five sticks of gum together, their combined weight would be about 5 grams
While the weight of a paper clip can vary, a medium or standard sized paper clip usually weighs 1 gram
Therefore, a bundle of five paper clips of this size should weigh about 5 grams
However, the weight of large paper clips can vary slightly
While the size and weight of individual almonds can vary slightly due to natural variation, the average almond weighs about 1 gram
If you were to pack five almonds together, their total weight would be about 5 grams
Water is an important substance and has a weight that can be measured even if it is small
In fact, just a small amount of water, about 1/3 of a spoon, weighs 5 grams
To put it in perspective, a tablespoon of water, the simplest method, measures 15 grams
The weight of each cigarette is usually around 1 gram, although this can vary depending on the brand and type of tobacco used
So, it can be estimated that a pack of five cigarettes weighs about 5 grams
Although poker chips are similar in size, their weight can vary slightly between 85 and 10 grams, depending on what they are made of
Interestingly, half of a poker chip weighs about 5 grams, making it a useful benchmark for things of similar weight