How Heavy Is a Nickel?
a Nickel weighs exactly
5 g (0.01102 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 nickel0.005 kg
current U.S. 5-cent coin, cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), single coin
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Put it in perspective
- About 10× a large egg
- About 34× an iPhone 16
- About 760× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] U.S. Government Publishing Office
31 U.S.C. 5112 - Denominations, specifications, and design of coinsGovernment agency
“(5) a 5-cent coin that is 0.835 inch in diameter and weighs 5 grams.”
Value as published: 5 grams · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a quarter5.67 g (0.0125 lb)
- a 1 euro coin7.5 g (0.01653 lb)
- a dollar coin8.1 g (0.01786 lb)
- a 2 euro coin8.5 g (0.01874 lb)
- a penny2.5 g (0.005512 lb)
- a dime2.268 g (0.005 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nickel weigh?
a Nickel weighs exactly 5 g (0.01102 lb) — current U.S. 5-cent coin, cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), single coin.
How much is a nickel in pounds and ounces?
0.01102 lb, which is 0.1764 oz. In metric terms: 0.005 kg.
Is a nickel heavier than a large egg?
No. a Nickel weighs exactly 5 g (0.01102 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/10.
Where does this number come from?
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