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Many items that we use every day are 5 centimeters long.&nbsp;5 cm is equivalent to 1.9685 inches or 0.05 meters. With a scale or tape, you can quickly measure this length. However, evaluating such short lengths with measuring tools every time you need to determine the size of an object is not only impracticable, but also exceedingly tedious. Therefore, learning to measure small objects without any tools can be quite handy.

But, 5 cm is very small in terms of size. This makes it difficult to visualize such a length. To learn the skill of measuring 5 cm without any tools, you need to have point-of-reference items or things that are 5 centimeters long.

To help you with this, I have compiled a list of 5 common things that are 5 cm long. You can quickly estimate the size of 5 cm by comparing the objects with the things below.

<a href="https://hackmd.io/@sheikhsiamrouf/rkmMu3uOj#1-Matchsticks"></a>1. Matchsticks

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A matchstick is a tool used for ignition. Usually, matchsticks are made of hardwood sticks with a coating on one end that can start a fire when struck against a compatible surface. Despite the popularity of electric igniters and gas lighters, matchsticks continue to be one of the most commonly used fire-starting tools in every part of the world. Most likely, you can find one in your kitchen drawer. These matchsticks are appropriate not only for outdoor activities like camping and barbecue parties but also for emergency preparedness and building DIY survival kits.

Depending on the brand and kind of match being evaluated, a matchstick’s length can vary.&nbsp;The majority of regular matchsticks which are included in safety matches are, however, only up to 48 millimeters, or 4.8 cm, in length.&nbsp;Therefore, a matchstick can be used as a reference when figuring out the size of a small object, as it is quite near to 5 centimeters.

<a href="https://hackmd.io/@sheikhsiamrouf/rkmMu3uOj#2-Baseballs"></a>2. Baseballs

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There’s no need for me to explain what a baseball is. You probably learned to play baseball as a child and have a set of baseball cards featuring the greatest players like Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Pete Rose, and many other baseball legends. Even if the popularity of the sport is declining and e-sports are becoming more and more popular, baseball will always be considered the national pastime of the United States.

Baseballs that are used in major league competitions range in diameter from 2.86 to 2.94 inches or about 7.2644 cm to 7.4676 cm.&nbsp;This is quite close to the 5-centimeter mark. If you want to assess whether something is around five centimeters or not, you can compare it with a baseball’s diameter.

<a href="https://hackmd.io/@sheikhsiamrouf/rkmMu3uOj#3-Coins"></a>3. Coins

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Coins are one of the most ubiquitous items in the world, therefore using them to measure small objects is quite practical. They come in a range of sizes depending on the country and monetary value.&nbsp;A U.S. quarter, for instance, has a diameter of 24.26 mm or 2.426 cm.&nbsp;Lining up two quarters in a row equals 48.52 mm or 4.85 cm, which is pretty close to five centimeters.

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The diameter of a one-dollar American coin is 26.49 mm or 2.649 cm. This means that if you line up two of them side by side in a row, the total width will be 52.98 mm or&nbsp; 5.298 cm. This is also fairly close to the 5-centimeter threshold.

Next time you need to estimate whether something is five centimeters or not, visualize two quarters or two $1 coins lined up in a row and use that as a reference.

<a href="https://hackmd.io/@sheikhsiamrouf/rkmMu3uOj#4-Double-A-AA-Battery"></a>4. Double A (AA) Battery

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The most widely used batteries in the world are AA batteries. An AA battery is a single-cell cylinder-shaped dry battery made of either lithium, carbon zinc, or alkaline cells. These batteries are widely used in electronic handhelds and other gadgets. AA batteries are manufactured and sold by well-known companies including Duracell, ACDelco, Panasonic, Energizer, AmazonBasics, and many others.

If you’ve ever replaced the batteries in your child’s toys or of the smoke detector, you probably have an idea about the size of an AA battery. Despite the fact that batteries come in a wide range of sizes, the size of an AA battery has been standardized. **An AA battery is typically&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batteryequivalents.com/aa-batteries-size-types-and-equivalents.html" target="_blank">50.5 mm&nbsp;</a>or 5.05 centimeters long.&nbsp;**

An AA battery is a great measurement reference for 5 centimeters because it is only 0.05 cm longer. So, if you need to measure something tiny, picture an AA battery and compare the size of the object to it to get a fair estimate.

<a href="https://hackmd.io/@sheikhsiamrouf/rkmMu3uOj#5-Golf-Tee"></a>5. Golf Tee

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It is not necessary to be an avid golf fan or a golfer to know what a golf tee is. Golf tees are something you may be familiar with if you’ve ever seen the PGA Championship or European Tour. First and foremost, know that golf tees are not the same as tee shirts!

Now, you may have seen the little white stands used by golfers to lift and hold the ball before making a strike with a club on television. Those tiny stands are known as golf tees. Professional golfers Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood were responsible for popularizing the tee.

Golf tees come in a wide range of sizes. The length of the tee golfers use is largely determined by their preferences and swinging techniques. Golf tees made by manufacturers range in size from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.golfspan.com/what-size-golf-tee-should-i-use" target="_blank">1.5 inches up to 4 inches</a>&nbsp;and don’t exceed this height limit.&nbsp;Small golf tees, such as those measuring 2 or 2.125 inches, are roughly 5 centimeters long (5.08 cm and 5.39 cm, respectively).

Therefore, use a small golf tee as a reference to determine if something is 5 centimeters in size or not.

In this article, I have covered only five of the most common 5 centimeters long things. While some of them are not precisely 5 centimeters, however, these can serve as a point of comparison and help in measuring small objects. If you keep your eyes peeled, you can find many items that are five centimeters or close to it.

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Looking for common things that are 10 feet long? You have come to the right place. In this captivating article, I have listed 10 common things that are 10 feet long to help you compare and understand the size.

Before we delve into a list of estimates, let’s see how much it exactly is.

&nbsp;10 feet is about&nbsp;3.048 meters&nbsp;or&nbsp;120 inches.

Typically, U-haul trucks are used for transferring various items or for transporting your possessions from one home to another. These trucks are available in several sizes. The 10-foot truck is the smallest one available.

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These smaller-sized U-hauls are used for small moves. You probably saw these on the roads, stuck in traffic. If you have non food items ordered online, the chances are the delivery truck was such an example. Now next time you see a U-haul truck, you can make the estimation.

We all have spent countless hours aiming a ball toward something. For some it was the trash can and for others, a basketball hoop. I mean, who can forget shouting Kobe whenever we made the goal!? Here, we will use that memory to make the next estimation.

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According to regulations, a basketball hoop is to be placed exactly 10 feet above the ground. The stand and backboard will stand taller than 10 feet, as the backboard is about three and a half feet tall. If you saw a basketball hoop, you probably can estimate the size of 10 feet.

You have surely seen red bricks at a construction site or a brick finish house. A standard US brick is 8 inches in length. So if you can imagine 15 of them side by side along their longest side, you get a 10 feet length!

You can also check out a brick finish house to get an idea about how long 15 bricks would look. But keep in mind that you can get 10 feet only keeping bricks side by side. If there is mortar in between the bricks, the length will increase.

Another construction reference! Typically, one floor height is about 10 feet. By floor height, I mean the vertical distance from floor to the ceiling, with no false ceiling, decorations or anything such.

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In engineering, floor height is the distance from the top of floor finish of one floor to that of the next floor. But we don’t need to complicate things so much, right?

Steps ladders are a common household object. They come in different sizes for various uses. The ten feet tall ladders are the most common ones. I mean, you probably have a ladder in your home. We need them to access the top part of shelves, ceilings, and other things.

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If you are someone who undertakes DIY projects, then you must know the importance of them. Just picture the ladder, and that’s about 10 feet. I am thinking about my step ladder while writing this article for <a href="https://www.measurementof.com/" target="_blank">the Measurement Of</a> site!

One of the most iconic symbols of the holiday season is the Christmas tree with lush branches adorned with sparkling lights and ornaments. These majestic evergreens bring warmth and cheer to homes, creating a festive atmosphere.

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Christmas trees can be found in different sizes, including the typical 10 feet tall ones. These are usually used for <a href="https://www.balsamhill.com/inspiration/how-to-choose-the-right-christmas-tree-height" target="_blank">public display</a> and indoor spaces that have a vaulted ceiling. Ten-foot-tall artificial Christmas trees are common in stores, but you may also find real ones of that size.

Sure, this is not an everyday item. But with all the phrases and notions, alligators do come up in our conversations more often than they should. An alligator can be anywhere between 3 to 13 feet. Larger ones that can go above 13 feet are a rare sight.

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Adult female alligators in Florida are usually about 9 feet long. According to the <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/american-alligator" target="_blank">National Geographic</a>, an American male alligator is about 10 to 15 feet in length on average. So, while taking notes, you need to be mindful of the type of alligator! Alligators may be a fun measurement to guess how big 10 feet is, but it is not the best object if you are not an expert in this field.

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Remember those races in movies where a group of people competes in their canoe-like boat by paddling? That is called kayaking, and the boat like vehicles are kayaks. Kayaks are boats created for paddling and rafting around lakes or rivers. You will find these in different sizes depending on the number of seats and brands.

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But the most popular recreational kayak is ten feet long. These are mostly used for relaxation in calm rivers and lakes. Other kayaks, which are for heavier use, can be between 12 to 23 feet long. If you ever visit docks, you will see different kayaks mounted on boats’ or yachts’ roofs or placed in the corner. You can draw an estimation from them as well.

Pools are the best, especially for swimming in the hot days of summer. Sipping your margarita in your floaties in a pool is the ultimate “me time”! But few of us are fortunate enough to get that pool. For us, the above-ground pool is the way to go.

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They don’t need any permits or construction and the best part is they are cheap. These pools are available in different sizes. But the 10 feet ones are most common among the small size above ground pools. These are most suited for getting drenched in water and having a great chill time in summer. For swimming, you will need a bigger size.

A 2×4 board is a lumber that measures 1.5×3.5 inches. It is like the size of a 4×10 board in length. However, the length may differ depending on the manufacturing companies. They are usually between 8 to 16 feet.

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These boards usually come from pine trees and have many uses. You can use them for constructing sheds, decks, and furniture. You can also use them to frame doors or walls or finish edges of other panels. As I said, there are a myriad of uses for them!

You can think of everyday objects that are <a href="https://www.measurementof.com/common-things-that-are-1-foot-long" target="_blank">1 feet long</a> and try hard to visualize it 10 times to estimate how long will be 10 feet. Or just remember these items mentioned here to understand the relative size easily.&nbsp;

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Are you looking for a list of common things that are 3 inches long? Then you are in the right place. Often we are in such situations where we don’t have any measuring tape or ruler around us to measure something we need to. Objects with small lengths that we know can help us in such cases.&nbsp;

Three inches is a small measurement. Many common objects we see around are of this length. Here we’re going to look at some of the most common things of this length, such as:

Starting with one of the most common items: quarters. Each quarter is nearly 1 inch in diameter (0.955 inches, to be exact). So if you place 3 coins together in a line ensuring they are touching each other at the sides, you’ll get to almost 3 inches length.&nbsp;

If you don’t have a ruler or measuring tape, using 3 quarters is an easy way to reference 3 inches long objects. You can use quarter coins to measure any number of inches by placing that many coins in a line, not just 3 inches tall items. You can use commonly found <a href="https://www.measurementof.com/how-big-is-an-inch" target="_blank">1 inch reference objects</a> and imagine them multiplied by three to get an estimate of three in! But reading the rest of this article will be easier, I bet!&nbsp;

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What else can be more common than a dollar bill? And if you wish to reference 3 inches, then it’s a perfect option as well. A US dollar bill measures up to 6.14 x 2.61 inches. This means folding it in exactly half will give you just a little over 3 inches in length.

And the interesting part is all <a href="https://www.immihelp.com/usa-currency-bills/" target="_blank">dollar bills have the same size</a>. So whether you have one dollar, twenty dollars, or even a hundred-dollar bill, you can use them to understand how long is 3 inches.

So next time you have a dollar bill, remember to fold it exactly in half and observe the length.

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All credit cards worldwide have a standard dimension to fit any cash machine. Commonly, the standard length of any credit card is 3.3 inches across. Which is not exactly 3 inches, but can be considered approximately 3 in. So you can use it to figure approximately how long 3inches are. These cards also work great as reference for <a href="https://www.measurementof.com/everyday-objects-that-are-10-centimeters-long" target="_blank">10 centimeters</a> or <a href="https://www.measurementof.com/common-things-that-are-7-inches-long" target="_blank">7 inches</a>!

A debit card will do the same for you if a credit card is unavailable. Almost every business card has the same dimensions as a credit or debit card. So you can use them as well.&nbsp;

Another common thing you can use for your 3 in estimation is a twist tie. Those are the ties of the small metal or plastic strips with a wire running through the center. It is used to fasten or secure objects such as cable wires, garbage bags, bread bags, grocery bags, or plastic wrappers.

They are available in different sizes, starting from 3 inches. These particular size twist ties commonly come with cable wires, labels on different grocery items, chocolate wrappers, etc.

So next time you get one, save it for later to use it as 3 inches reference.

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Nails are one of the common household items that you will find in any toolbox. These are available in many types, sizes, and thicknesses. Generally, nails are made of steel but can also be made with copper, bronze, and aluminum. Although there are many sizes and types, the most common nail comes with a length of 3 inches.

You’ve probably heard of nail sizes referred to as 2d, 3d, and so on, up to 16d for common nails. Starting from one inch, they are available up to six inches in length. 10d nails are 3 inches tall. These are mostly used for many projects, like household staff or farming projects.

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The soup can - another excellent example. Most of us have these cans in our homes. The standard diameter of a soup can is 3 inches. So you can also use soup cans to measure how big is 3 inches.

You can also use bean cans or even soda cans as references. They come in the same diameter most of the time.

Though remember, the diameter of the upper lid and the widest point of the can may not be the same. If you want accuracy, a bean can, or soup can will be more suitable to understand how long is 3 inches.

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Paper clips are another common thing that we can add to the list. These are very common in schools, homes or offices. We use them almost daily. These paper clips are available in different sizes. The most common one is 1 inch long clips.

So just like the quarters, we can line up 3 paper clips from end to end, which will give us exactly 3 inches.

Paper clips hold papers or other documents to keep them bound together. They can also be used as decoration items in crafting.&nbsp;

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A standard hockey puck measures 3 inches in diameter and one inch in thickness. So it can be a useful example of measuring 3 inches.

You can do this in two ways.&nbsp;Since one hockey puck’s diameter is exactly three inches, we may use the length from one side to the other of the flattest area on a hockey puck. Another way is vertically lining them up. Putting three hockey pucks on top of each other will give us exactly 3 inches height together.&nbsp;

Hockey pucks are normally black and white but can also be found in other colors (like red or yellow). They also may include advertising logos and other symbols on them.

AA or AAA batteries are small size wonders that we need everyday in our lives. Say for a TV remote or the wall clock, these batteries are essential. I believe we all are familiar with using these batteries.

The diameter of a <a href="/common-battery-types-and-their-sizes">standard AA battery is 0.57 inches, while for AAA battery it is 0.41 inches</a>. So you can combine a few of them together to get an idea about what is 3 inches in length means. For AA batteries, line 5 of them side by side to get about 2.85 inches while for AAA batteries take 7 of them. This will give you 2.87 in. So in both cases, you will get a little less than a perfect three inches.

Another very common item on the list is universal crown caps. You have seen them on standard size glass bottles used for soft drinks, soda water or beer. Crown caps generally have a diameter of 26mm (1.02 inch). So three such caps placed one after other will give you a length close to three inches, a little over the exact 3.

Crown caps are made of tin free steel mostly which makes them more affordable. These caps provide maximum sealing pressure on the content inside the bottle and ensure the drinks don’t lose their fizz!&nbsp;

Knowing the approximate length of common things is great. It can help you out if you don’t have any ruler or tape nearby and need to measure the length of something. Here we’ve included just a few of them. Pretty sure you can find loads more if you keep your eyes peeled.

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An inch is very common when it comes to measuring the length of items. There are tools specifically designed to measure an inch. Apart from that, there are rulers, yardsticks, measuring tapes, and many other options. This article will show how big an inch is through your everyday used items. Let's get into it.

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