Animals
Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater (3.5 oz.)
≈99.2 grams
≈0.219 pounds
The Brazilian salmon pink birdeater is the third heaviest spider ever and is a few inches shorter than the he…
Collections
Under 100 grams
Lightweight objects under 100 grams, from gemstones to small everyday things.
Weight span 2.5 milligrams–113 grams
Animals
Pygmy Marmoset
≈99.2 grams
≈0.219 pounds
The San Diego Zoo calls them “mini monkeys.” They’re adorable little munchkins that live in the jungles and f…
Everyday Objects
Deck of cards
88.4–100 grams
0.195–0.22 pounds
A regular size deck of cards, the poker-sized ones of 63 by 88 mm, contains 52 cards. On average, a 52-card d…
Everyday Objects
Small Jar of Spices
90–100 grams
0.198–0.22 pounds
You have probably seen a jar of spices at the supermarket, or you have one at home. However, these jars will …
Food & Drink
Red and Purple Grapes
92 grams
0.203 pounds
One cup of grapes weighs 92g and contains 62 calories that come from 0.3g of fat, 15.8g of carbohydrates, and…
Animals
Grammostola anthracina (3.2 oz.)
≈90 grams
≈0.198 pounds
The Grammostola anthracina is among the most massive spiders you will see in South America. This spider is a …
Food & Drink
Half Pomegranates
≈87 grams
≈0.192 pounds
It’s advisable to include a healthy portion like pomegranates in your diet. What you may not know is that a h…
Nature & Materials
De Beers Diamond (46.93 g)
85.7 grams
0.189 pounds
The De Beers Diamond was extracted from the Kimberly mines in 1888, originally weighing 428.5 carats. It was …
Animals
Slender Blind Snake
85 grams
0.187 pounds
Very similar to the Barbados thread snake – in fact, it is often called a thread snake – the slender blindsna…
Animals
Toy Breed Puppies
≈85 grams
≈0.187 pounds
Toy breed puppies are great companions and make great pets. They love attention, are loyal and intelligent, a…
Food & Drink
World’s Heaviest Garlic
56.7–113 grams
0.125–0.25 pounds
Average weight of garlic: about 2 to 4 ounces Weight of the world’s heaviest Garlic: 2 lb 10 oz (1.19 kg) Loc…
Food & Drink
Quarter cup of honey
85 grams
0.187 pounds
Many people use honey as a substitute for sugar in their recipes and meals. It adds a unique flavor to dishes…
Food & Drink
Small bunch of bananas
81 grams
0.179 pounds
A banana is an elongated, edible fruit –The fruit is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually el…
Everyday Objects
Glass Paperweight
≈80 grams
≈0.176 pounds
Although we can use almost any small object as a paperweight, decorative glass paperweights are very popular …
Animals
Turkey
79 grams
0.174 pounds
One whole turkey egg weighs 79 grams. Turkey eggs are second to goose eggs for protein.
Animals
Colombian Giant Tarantula (2-3.1 oz.)
56.7–87.9 grams
0.125–0.194 pounds
Also known as the Colombian giant redleg, the Colombian giant tarantula can feed on prey three times its size…
Animals
Giant Weta
71 grams
0.157 pounds
The Giant weta is one of the world’s largest insects, dwarfing most other insects and even small rodents at a…
Animals
Jumbo
≈70.9 grams
≈0.156 pounds
Jumbo weighs 70.9.
Animals
Hercules Baboon Spider (2.5 oz.)
≈70.9 grams
≈0.156 pounds
The first Hercules baboon spider was found in Nigeria years ago before being taken to the Natural History Mus…
Animals
Duck
70 grams
0.154 pounds
One whole duck egg weighs 70 grams. Duck eggs offer the best in vitamin B12 and vitamin B9.
Animals
Giant Stick Bug
65.2 grams
0.144 pounds
Stick insects are the world’s longest insects, having evolved a peculiar morphology to conceal from predators…
Everyday Objects
Batteries
≈65 grams
≈0.143 pounds
Batteries power our favorite gadgets, and allow us hours on hours of playtime on our favorite devices, and th…
Everyday Objects
Quarters
50–65 grams
0.11–0.143 pounds
Quarters weigh 5.670 grams each, and are primarily composed of copper (91.67%) on the inside. The outside is …
Nature & Materials
Silver Dollars
≈65 grams
≈0.143 pounds
There are two types of silver dollars – the Silver Morgan Dollar and the Silver Peace Dollar. Both coins are …
Food & Drink
Small kiwi fruit
≈64 grams
≈0.141 pounds
It doesn’t get more common than the kiwi fruit. The kiwi fruit is highly nutritious and health beneficial bec…
Animals
Extra Large
≈63.8 grams
≈0.141 pounds
Extra Large weighs 63.8.
Nature & Materials
Cullinan II Diamond (63.5 g)
≈63.5 grams
≈0.14 pounds
The rough Cullinan diamond Link The Cullinan II Diamond is the second-heaviest gem to be cut from the origina…
Electronics
C size battery
60–65 grams
0.132–0.143 pounds
The average c sized battery weighs within the 60 gram to 65 grams bracket. The size of the battery varies acc…
Food & Drink
Carrot
≈60 grams
≈0.132 pounds
A medium carrot.
Animals
Elephant Beetles
50–70 grams
0.11–0.154 pounds
The Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas) is a huge, striking beetle that originated in the lowland rainforests …
Everyday Objects
Uterus
≈60 grams
≈0.132 pounds
The uterus or womb as is commonly called is the organ that is responsible for the development of the embryo a…
Sports & Gear
Tennis ball
≈58 grams
≈0.128 pounds
A standard yellow tennis ball.
Animals
Large
≈56.7 grams
≈0.125 pounds
Large weighs 56.7.
Food & Drink
Bacon Cheeseburger
≈56.7 grams
≈0.125 pounds
The Bacon Cheeseburger weighs in at just around 2 oz. This sandwich is a basic staple of most fast-food chain…
Animals
Barbados Threadsnake
56.7 grams
0.125 pounds
Some might say the only good snake is a small snake – a really small snake. The smallest snake in the world i…
Animals
Camel Spider (2 oz.)
56.7 grams
0.125 pounds
Besides being one of the heaviest spiders on earth, the Camel spider is among the fastest because it can trav…
Animals
Face-Sized Tarantula (1-3 oz.)
28.3–85 grams
0.062–0.187 pounds
Although most tarantulas originate from South and Central America, this species is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its …
Food & Drink
Hamburger
56.7 grams
0.125 pounds
And, last but not least, the regular hamburger also contains just under 2 oz. Possibly the least popular menu…
Animals
Goliath Beetles
50–60 grams
0.11–0.132 pounds
Goliath beetles are any of the five species of the genus Goliathus. They are named after the biblical giant G…
Nature & Materials
Centenary Diamond (273.85)
54.8 grams
0.121 pounds
The Premier mine seems to be dominating the global diamond space, with the Centenary diamond being the third-…
Food & Drink
Regular Bun
52 grams
0.115 pounds
The regular bun is made by mixing enriched flour which comprises of malted barley flour, folic acid, and niac…
Everyday Objects
Butter/Margarine
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
Butter or margarine is another food item that is inclusive in a long list of ingredients we use for everyday …
Animals
Chicken
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs in the U.S. One whole chicken egg weighs an average of 50 grams .
Everyday Objects
Consuming 50 Grams of Carbohydrates
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
Staying on the topic of food, let’s take a look at carbohydrates. Even though most dieters strive to stay awa…
Food & Drink
Egg
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
A large chicken egg.
Animals
Female Tree Frogs
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
Tree frogs are a family of amphibians and have over 800 species. They have toe pads that help them climb up t…
Food & Drink
Slices of Bread
50 grams
0.11 pounds
One of the most important pieces of information on a nutrition label is the serving size. That unit is measur…
Animals
Tree Frogs
≈50 grams
≈0.11 pounds
Tree frogs are teeny-tiny little things, and their weight reflects that. The typical adult male tree frog wei…
Animals
Medium
≈49.6 grams
≈0.109 pounds
Medium weighs 49.6.
Food & Drink
Cheeseburger
48.2 grams
0.106 pounds
A basic cheeseburger only contains 1.7 oz. As a value meal VIP, this selection has been widely critiqued and …
Food & Drink
Rodeo Burger
48.2 grams
0.106 pounds
The Rodeo Burger also has 1.7 oz. This is included on some menus, but it also appears that it can only be ord…
Sports & Gear
Golf ball
≈46 grams
≈0.101 pounds
A standard golf ball.
Everyday Objects
Airpods
45 grams
0.099 pounds
Unlike traditional earbuds, the design of ear pods is dictated by the geometry of the ear canal, making them …
Everyday Objects
CD Case
≈45 grams
≈0.099 pounds
In 2007, the sale of CDs stood at 200 billion pieces. This was before CDs were overthrown by digital means of…
Everyday Objects
Glass Beaker
≈45 grams
≈0.099 pounds
A glass beaker is a simple container used for stirring, mixing and heating liquids in laboratories. It is mad…
Everyday Objects
Mini Pocket Knife
45 grams
0.099 pounds
There are over 101 uses for small pocket knives, including opening a package, cutting someone free from a sea…
Everyday Objects
Pancakes
≈45 grams
≈0.099 pounds
Pancakes are a universal breakfast favorite all over the world. They are easy to make, deliciously light, and…
Animals
Snails
≈45 grams
≈0.099 pounds
Edible snails weigh about 45 grams when fully grown. Since they are eaten in some countries, they are given d…
Animals
Cerbalus Aravaensis (1-2 oz.)
28.3–56.7 grams
0.062–0.125 pounds
The Cerbalus Aravaensis is the most giant huntsman spider you will ever encounter in the Middle East. It is f…
Animals
Williams’ Dwarf Gecko
≈42.5 grams
≈0.094 pounds
He’s not selling insurance. The Williams’ dwarf gecko is listed as critically endangered, meaning it has an e…
Animals
Small
≈42.5 grams
≈0.094 pounds
Small weighs 42.5.
Nature & Materials
Red Cross Diamond (41 g)
41 grams
0.09 pounds
The Red Cross diamond is a bedazzling canary-yellow diamond from the South African Kimberly mines. The gem wa…
Animals
Peewee
≈35.4 grams
≈0.078 pounds
Peewee weighs 35.4.
Everyday Objects
Socks
≈35 grams
≈0.077 pounds
A pair of crew socks, also known as ankle socks, weighs about 35 grams. That means you could have about 14 pa…
Everyday Objects
Light Bulb
34 grams
0.075 pounds
The actual weight of any light bulb varies from type to type, depending on size, brand and how big the filame…
Animals
Madame Berthe’s Mouse Lemur
31.2 grams
0.069 pounds
Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur was named after Madame Berthe’s first name rather than her last name(Rakotosamima…
Everyday Objects
American Parakeet
25–35 grams
0.055–0.077 pounds
Parakeets are fabulous additions to any bird-loving family. They are small, joyous and full of positivity, as…
Everyday Objects
Ringtail
≈30 grams
≈0.066 pounds
The ringtail is a member of the raccoon family and weighs 1.015 kilograms. At birth, they weigh only 0.03 kil…
Food & Drink
Slice of Bread
≈30 grams
≈0.066 pounds
It’s no secret that white bread is one of the foods people looking to lose weight are discouraged from eating…
Everyday Objects
Metal Teaspoon
12–45 grams
0.026–0.099 pounds
To measure the average weight of a standard teaspoon made of metal, 19 different makes of teaspoons were weig…
Animals
American Eagle Coin Program
28.3 grams
0.062 pounds
The American Eagle Coin Program launched in 1986. As of 2019, there were four different styles of the America…
Animals
Brazilian Wandering Spider (1 oz.)
28.3 grams
0.062 pounds
This spider might be the least heavy on the list, but none can beat its scariness. The Brazilian wandering sp…
Everyday Objects
Shot of Liquor
≈28.3 grams
≈0.062 pounds
A shot of liquor is another thing that weighs approximately 1 ounce. It’s not something you may think of as a…
Everyday Objects
Small Post-it Note Pad
≈28.3 grams
≈0.062 pounds
Most people have small pads of post-it notes around the house. They’re great for jotting down reminders and s…
Everyday Objects
Tube of Lipstick
≈28.3 grams
≈0.062 pounds
Most standard tubes of lipstick also weigh approximately 1 ounce, making it another item you may have around …
Food & Drink
World’s Heaviest Brussel Sprout
≈28.3 grams
≈0.062 pounds
Average weight of a Brussel sprout: less than 1 ounce Weight of the world’s heaviest Brussel Sprout : 18 lb 3…
Food & Drink
World’s Heaviest Chili Pepper
≈28.3 grams
≈0.062 pounds
Average weight of Chili Pepper : about 1 ounce Weight of the world’s heaviest chili pepper: 14.1 oz (.42 kg) …
Animals
Atlas Moths
25–28 grams
0.055–0.062 pounds
The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, with a wingspan stretching up to 27 centimeters ac…
Everyday Objects
Spoons
≈25 grams
≈0.055 pounds
One metal spoon weighs around 25 grams. Therefore, for you to have 750 grams, you require 30 spoons.
Animals
Mice
17–25 grams
0.037–0.055 pounds
Here is an interesting fact- mice are not native to the United States, and they likely come over via boats an…
Nature & Materials
Rabari Tribe of India
20 grams
0.044 pounds
Rabari women have a bit of a mysterious history. They migrated to India, and were originally a nomadic tribe.
Animals
Rabbit Poops
≈20 grams
≈0.044 pounds
You can’t have a discussion about how much animals weigh and not also talk about their poop. Okay, you can, b…
Nature & Materials
Thyroid
≈20 grams
≈0.044 pounds
The thyroid is one of the lightest glands in the body, only weighing around 20 grams. Some of its functions i…
Animals
Peter’s Thread Snake
≈19.8 grams
≈0.044 pounds
The Peter’s thread snake is one of the lightest snake species weighing only 0.7 ounces at approximately 7.9 i…
Animals
Fire Salamander
≈17 grams
≈0.038 pounds
Fire salamanders are some of the largest salamanders in Europe, growing more than 9.8 inches long. These sala…
Electronics
Chocolate Chip Cookies
≈16 grams
≈0.035 pounds
And how to get to a hundred? A chocolate chip weighs approximately .324 of a gram.
Food & Drink
Tablespoon of butter
≈16 grams
≈0.035 pounds
Grams are a weight measurement unit, whereas tablespoons are a volume measurement unit. This implies that, de…
Everyday Objects
Plastic Tweezer
6–25 grams
0.013–0.055 pounds
Most tweezers are either made from plastic or stainless steel. However, others are made from ceramics and oth…
Everyday Objects
AAA Batteries
14–15 grams
0.031–0.033 pounds
The AAA battery (or triple-A battery) is a common dry cell battery size. In low-drain portable electronic gad…
Animals
Texas Blind Snake
≈14.2 grams
≈0.031 pounds
The Texas blind snake is mostly confused for an earthworm considering they grow between 3.9 and 10 feet in le…
Everyday Objects
Eyebrow Tweezers
7–20 grams
0.015–0.044 pounds
Eyebrow tweezers are either made from stainless steel or plastic although there are some designs that have be…
Vehicles
Skateboard Bearings
12–14 grams
0.026–0.031 pounds
The bearings of a skateboard weigh 12-14 g (.02 to .03 pounds), so the total weight is 100g (8 bearings per s…
Food & Drink
Strawberry
≈7–18 grams
≈0.015–0.04 pounds
A small red berry, usually sold by weight or in punnets.
Nature & Materials
Prostate gland
11 grams
0.024 pounds
It’s a gland located between the bladder and penis and is the size of a walnut. Its main function is to secre…
Everyday Objects
Collection of Pound Coins (sterling)
9.5 grams
0.021 pounds
Lots of people save their change by collecting different denominations for specific jars. As a one pound coin…
Everyday Objects
Pair of Cufflinks
4–15 grams
0.0088–0.033 pounds
Just how much a pair of modern or classic-style cufflinks weigh will depend on what they are made from and th…
Nature & Materials
Hope Diamond
≈9 grams
≈0.02 pounds
A famous deep-blue diamond.
Animals
Quail
≈9 grams
≈0.02 pounds
One whole quail egg weighs roughly 9 grams . They have more yolk than egg white compared to any of the other …
Everyday Objects
Regular Postcard
6–12 grams
0.013–0.026 pounds
Regular postcards measure 210mm by 14mm for A5 and 148mm by 105mm for A6. A standard A5 postcard weighs aroun…
Everyday Objects
Standard Postcard
7–13 grams
0.015–0.029 pounds
The Royal Mail classifies them as tiny letters, so clients pay the same charge for mailing one as they would …
Buildings & Structures
Brass House Key
8 grams
0.018 pounds
Most keys are made from brass, and even the ones with silver colors are brass coated with nickel. You can onl…
Animals
Newborn Rat
≈8 grams
≈0.018 pounds
The gestation period of rats is between 21-26 days, depending on the species. This means that a female rat ca…
Everyday Objects
Pair of earrings
≈8 grams
≈0.018 pounds
Earrings have been used for beauty purposes for more than 7000 years, and they still play a crucial role in f…
Electronics
Phone Case
≈8 grams
≈0.018 pounds
Protecting your smartphone is the first thing you need to do when you buy a new phone. There are many types o…
Everyday Objects
Signet Rings
≈8 grams
≈0.018 pounds
Many people know signet rings to be expensive since they are made from gold, silver, and other precious mater…
Nature & Materials
Women’s Gold Ring
≈8 grams
≈0.018 pounds
Wedding rings are sold in different sizes and shapes, and this is because they are made from different materi…
Nature & Materials
Spirit of de Grisogono (62.5 g)
7.34 grams
0.016 pounds
CC BY-SA 4.0 , Link Although it is number five on this list of the heaviest diamonds in the world, the spirit…
Everyday Objects
Pack of Sewing Needles
4–10 grams
0.0088–0.022 pounds
Not everyone is good at using tiny hand- sewing needles that seem almost weightless when repairing items of c…
Everyday Objects
Pair of eyebrow tweezers
≈7 grams
≈0.015 pounds
The weight range of eyebrow tweezers is quite broad, depending on the material used. Tweezers start at 7 gram…
Everyday Objects
Pencil
≈7 grams
≈0.015 pounds
The average weight of a standard unsharpened pencil that hasn’t been used already is from around 6 grams up t…
Food & Drink
Wedge or a Slice of Lemon
≈7 grams
≈0.015 pounds
There are three different sizes of lemons – small, medium and large that are sliced and added to one of many …
Food & Drink
Complete list of ingredients in McDonald’s hamburgers
6.9 grams
0.015 pounds
The burgers contains carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The total amount of carbohydrates contained in the bu…
Everyday Objects
Pack of small size sewing needles
4–8 grams
0.0088–0.018 pounds
Repairing clothes can be easy, and you can do it at home. However, not everyone is familiar with using these …
Food & Drink
Slice of lemon
≈6 grams
≈0.013 pounds
There are three different sizes of lemons. They are tiny, medium and large, and cut to add to different kinds…
Everyday Objects
$80,000 in US Quarters
5.7 grams
0.013 pounds
Two tones of quarters is still a fair amount of money. With each quarter weighing 5.7 grams, one ound of quar…
Everyday Objects
$1,000 in Quarters
5.67 grams
0.013 pounds
For the US, metal-based coins, a pound is mostly worth about 20 dollars. This simply translates to a quarter …
Everyday Objects
Coins
≈5.67 grams
≈0.013 pounds
Ever noticed the weight of coins as they jingle in your pocket? In the U.S., a standard quarter (25 cents) we…
Animals
Barbados Thread Snake
≈5.67 grams
≈0.013 pounds
The Barbados thread snake is a recent discovery and ranks as the smallest and lightest snake worldwide. An ad…
Everyday Objects
United States Quarter dollar coin
5–5.6 grams
0.011–0.012 pounds
Another coin is making the list. All U.S quarters minted since 1965 weigh within the 5 gram to 5.6 grams bracket.
Nature & Materials
Half a Dozen Nickels
5 grams
0.011 pounds
Before we had the modern Jefferson nickel, there were many other nickels such as Washington nickel, Shield ni…
Nature & Materials
Nickel
4–5 grams
0.0088–0.011 pounds
The nickel is the name of the United States five-cent coin. It was created first in 1866 and made of nickel a…
Everyday Objects
Sheet of paper
5 grams
0.011 pounds
I’m sure you have heard the term “paperweight” before. The term is often used to describe something extremely…
Nature & Materials
Glass Marbles
≈4.54 grams
≈0.01 pounds
Not many adults will recall their childhood without conjuring up the image of a big bag of glass marbles Used…
Everyday Objects
Paper
≈4.5 grams
≈0.0099 pounds
What do you clip with paper clips? One sheet of standard US letter-sized paper weighs about 4.5 grams.
Everyday Objects
A4 Sheet
≈4 grams
≈0.0088 pounds
A4 sheets are the standardized paper size used in most institutions across the globe. They weigh as little as…
Food & Drink
Ketchup
≈3.5 grams
≈0.0077 pounds
Ketchup contains ingredients like tomato concentrate which is obtained from purely ripe tomatoes, high fructo…
Everyday Objects
Twenty-two pennies
≈3.11 grams
≈0.0069 pounds
Pennies have been in circulation for a long time. In the beginning, they were made purely from brass, which i…
Everyday Objects
$7264 in US Pennies
2.5 grams
0.0055 pounds
Two tons of money in pennies is not quite as impressive. Pennies weigh 2.5 grams each, and 363,000 pennies ar…
Everyday Objects
Pennies
2.5 grams
0.0055 pounds
pennies weigh either 2.5 grams or 3.11 grams each. The pennies that weigh 2.5 grams are known as the Lincoln …
Everyday Objects
Dime
2.27 grams
0.005 pounds
Over time a dime has been used to describe a small amount of money; “ I don’t have a dime” is a term we hear …
Everyday Objects
Business cards
2–2.5 grams
0.0044–0.0055 pounds
Although there’s no particular standard size for business cards, most business cards, however, weigh around 2…
Everyday Objects
Coke bottle cap
2.22 grams
0.0049 pounds
Next time you get a bottle of chilled coke before you throw the cap away in a hurry to take the coke all in, …
Everyday Objects
Tablespoon of saffron
2.1 grams
0.0046 pounds
Saffron is primarily used as seasoning and coloring for food. Interestingly, it is popularly regarded as the …
Food & Drink
Half A teaspoon of granulated sugar
2.08 grams
0.0046 pounds
Using the US teaspoon standard, half teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs 2.08 grams. So next time you’re tryi…
Food & Drink
Average cashew Kernel
≈2 grams
≈0.0044 pounds
The yummy kidney-shaped kernel of cashew fruit that is edible when roasted, is not only delicious but weighs …
Everyday Objects
British sixpence
2 grams
0.0044 pounds
The British sixpence, specifically the ones minted from 1953- 1967, is another object to make it to the list …
Everyday Objects
Condom
2 grams
0.0044 pounds
A condom is a protective device used during sexual intercourse to prevent unwanted pregnancies or any sexuall…
Everyday Objects
Plastic spoon
≈2 grams
≈0.0044 pounds
Everyone has probably used a plastic spoon for a quick fix before and disposed of it right after. Unlike the …
Food & Drink
Resealable Sandwich bags
2 grams
0.0044 pounds
Everyone loves a tasty sandwich but most people are so into the sandwich that they rarely take notice of the …
Nature & Materials
Spessartite Garnet
2 grams
0.0044 pounds
Spessartite, also known as mandarin garnet, ranges in color from brilliant orange to reddish-orange to orange…
Everyday Objects
Teaspoon of vanilla
≈2 grams
≈0.0044 pounds
Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid plant and almost everyone’s favorite flavor. There’s a vanilla flavor for a…
Electronics
Washer
≈2 grams
≈0.0044 pounds
A washer is a thin plate, with a tiny hole that is traditionally used to distribute the load of a threaded fa…
Everyday Objects
Paper Clips
1–1.5 grams
0.0022–0.0033 pounds
People have been fastening papers together as early as the 13th century. There were creative ways to go about…
Everyday Objects
Bag of Cheez-its
1.1 grams
0.0024 pounds
Cheez-its crackers are arguably the best snack crackers of all time. They are basically light and crispy chee…
Everyday Objects
Cheez-its
≈1.1 grams
≈0.0024 pounds
The recommended serving size for Cheez-its, which are arguably the best snack crackers, is 30 grams. Each cra…
Nature & Materials
Vitamins and Minerals
1–1.2 grams
0.0022–0.0026 pounds
Vitamins and minerals are designed to be absorbed into the bloodstream, so like medication doses, these subst…
Everyday Objects
Dollar bill
≈1 grams
≈0.0022 pounds
A single US dollar note.
Food & Drink
Slice of Standard White Bread Crust
≈1 grams
≈0.0022 pounds
The weight of bread can vary widely, but a standard slice of white bread crust, cut to a typical thickness, m…
Everyday Objects
Small Paper Fastener
≈1 grams
≈0.0022 pounds
In the office, you may find small paper fasteners, which usually weigh 1 gram. These are typically used to ho…
Everyday Objects
Small Safety Pin
≈1 grams
≈0.0022 pounds
Safety pins are incredibly versatile and can be found in most households. A small safety pin, commonly used t…
Nature & Materials
Teaspoon of Water
≈1 grams
≈0.0022 pounds
Water is an essential part of everyday life, and its weight can be used for measurement purposes. Specificall…
Everyday Objects
Thumbtack
1 grams
0.0022 pounds
The thumbtack, also known as drawing pin, was invented in 1900 by Edwin Moore, who described it as a handle p…
Everyday Objects
Using a Balance Scale
1 grams
0.0022 pounds
If you aren’t fortunate to have an electronic scale, you can use a balance scale to measure grams. Likely you…
Everyday Objects
Gunpowder
≈0.32 grams
≈0.000705479 pounds
Propellants such as gunpowder are usually measured out in grains. In a powder charge, five grains of propelle…
Everyday Objects
Raindrops
0.3 grams
0.000661387 pounds
Raindrops can vary greatly in how many milligrams they weigh, with the smallest raindrops during a drizzle we…
Nature & Materials
Aero Graphite
0.2 grams
0.000440925 pounds
Weight: One Cubic Centimeter weighs just 0.2 grams Aero graphite has been dubbed the lightest weight material…
Nature & Materials
Gold
≈0.2 grams
≈0.000440925 pounds
People typically see gold measured out in carats, but a carat is simply another word for 200 milligrams, whic…
Nature & Materials
1-carat diamond
0.2 grams
0.000440925 pounds
A cut gemstone measured in carats; one carat equals 0.2 grams.
Instruments
Smallest Body Organ
≈0.172 grams
≈0.000379195 pounds
There are two organs that have been identified as the smallest body organ. The pineal gland is a small pea-si…
Animals
Oak toad
≈14.2 milligrams
≈3.12505e-05 pounds
The Oak Toad can comfortably perch on a human finger and is one of the smallest amphibians common to North Am…
Animals
Paedophryne amanuensis
8.51 milligrams
1.87503e-05 pounds
The smallest vertebrate and amphibian was discovered in 2012 in Papua New Guinea. The Paedophryne amanuensis …
Everyday Objects
Mosquitoes
2.5 milligrams
5.51156e-06 pounds
Mosquitoes are one of the lightest animals on the planet, with the smaller ones clocking in at 2.5 milligrams…