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Checkbook

Checkbook has an estimated weight of ≈142 grams. It ranks #363 of 436 in the Everyday Objects category.

Source excerpt: Although the digital age seems to make them obsolete, checkbooks still are in use. For holders of checking accounts, it comes in handy as a bill of exchange to initiate the transfer of funds.

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436 Items in category 21.5 tonnes Category average 18.1 kilograms Category median 2.5 milligrams–907 tonnes Category span

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≈142 grams

Weight details

Typical ≈142 grams
Minimum 142 grams
Maximum 142 grams
Value type Approximate
Weight reference text

As such, the typical personal checkbook comes with 25 leaves that total to around 5 ounces.

Unit conversions

Kilograms0.142 kilograms
Pounds0.313 pounds
Metric tonnes0.000141748 tonnes
Grams142 grams
Ounces5 ounces
Stones0.022 stones

Source

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11 Common Things That Weigh About 5 Ounces (oz) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 2. A checkbook · Article updated 2024-05-16
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How much does Checkbook weigh?

Checkbook typically weighs about ≈142 grams, within a recorded range of 142 grams.

Where does Checkbook rank among Everyday Objects?

It ranks #363 of 436 entries in Everyday Objects, heavier than 7% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb427e36bc0>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Everyday Objects
Category rank #363 of 436
Weight position Heavier than 7% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID checkbook
URL slug checkbook

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.