How Heavy Is a Dollar Bill?
a Dollar Bill weighs about
1 g (0.0022 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 dollar bill0.001 kg
one U.S. paper note, any denomination (a $1 Federal Reserve note is the reference)
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Put it in perspective
- About 50× a large egg
- About 170× an iPhone 16
- About 3,800× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Currency FAQs - What is the weight of a note?Government agency
“The approximate weight of a note, regardless of denomination is one gram. ... Currency paper is composed of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen.”
Value as published: one gram (approximately) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a dime2.268 g (0.005 lb)
- a penny2.5 g (0.005512 lb)
- a nickel5 g (0.01102 lb)
- a quarter5.67 g (0.0125 lb)
- a 1 euro coin7.5 g (0.01653 lb)
- a dollar coin8.1 g (0.01786 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dollar bill weigh?
a Dollar Bill weighs about 1 g (0.0022 lb) — one U.S. paper note, any denomination (a $1 Federal Reserve note is the reference).
How much is a dollar bill in pounds and ounces?
0.0022 lb, which is 0.0353 oz. In metric terms: 0.001 kg.
Is a dollar bill heavier than a large egg?
No. a Dollar Bill weighs about 1 g (0.0022 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/50.
Where does this number come from?
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