Chanterelle vs lobster mushroom vs king bolete: size comparison
How much space each takes up
- chanterelle
- lobster mushroom
- king bolete
A king bolete is about 2.3 times the size of a chanterelle.
- chanterelle
- about 3.15 in (8 cm) long and 3.15 in (8 cm) tall · 1.41 oz (40 g)
- lobster mushroom
- about 4.72 in (12 cm) long and 4.72 in (12 cm) tall · 7.05 oz (200 g)
- king bolete
- about 6.3 in (16 cm) long and 7.09 in (18 cm) tall · 12.3 oz (350 g)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
This comparison shows the size differences between a chanterelle, a lobster mushroom, and a king bolete. You can visualize these fungi by looking at their height, length, and weight measurements.
Questions people ask
- How big is a chanterelle?
- A chanterelle is about 3.15 in (8 cm) long and 3.15 in (8 cm) tall, weighing 1.41 oz (40 g).
- What are the dimensions of a lobster mushroom?
- A lobster mushroom is about 4.72 in (12 cm) long and 4.72 in (12 cm) tall, with a weight of 7.05 oz (200 g).
- How does a king bolete compare to the others?
- A king bolete is about 6.3 in (16 cm) long and 7.09 in (18 cm) tall, weighing 12.3 oz (350 g). A king bolete is about 2.3 times the size of a chanterelle.