How Heavy Is a 2 Euro Coin?
a 2 Euro Coin weighs exactly
8.5 g (0.01874 lb)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
- a 2 euro coin0.0085 kg
standard circulating 2 euro coin as specified by the European Central Bank, single coin
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Put it in perspective
- About 5.9× a large egg
- About 20× an iPhone 16
- About 450× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] European Central Bank
Common sides - euro coinsGovernment agency
“Weight (g): 8.50”
Value as published: 8.50 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a dollar coin8.1 g (0.01786 lb)
- a 1 euro coin7.5 g (0.01653 lb)
- a half dollar11.34 g (0.025 lb)
- a quarter5.67 g (0.0125 lb)
- a nickel5 g (0.01102 lb)
- a penny2.5 g (0.005512 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2 euro coin weigh?
a 2 Euro Coin weighs exactly 8.5 g (0.01874 lb) — standard circulating 2 euro coin as specified by the European Central Bank, single coin.
How much is a 2 euro coin in pounds and ounces?
0.01874 lb, which is 0.2998 oz. In metric terms: 0.0085 kg.
Is a 2 euro coin heavier than a large egg?
No. a 2 Euro Coin weighs exactly 8.5 g (0.01874 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/5.88.
Where does this number come from?
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