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Dime vs penny: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- dime
- about 0.705 in (1.79 cm) long and 0.053 in (1.35 mm) tall · 0.08 oz (2.27 g)
- penny
- about 0.75 in (1.91 cm) long and 0.06 in (1.52 mm) tall · 0.088 oz (2.5 g)
Quick answer
A penny is about 1.06 times the size of a dime. A dime: about 0.705 in (1.79 cm) long and 0.053 in (1.35 mm) tall, 0.08 oz (2.27 g). A penny: about 0.75 in (1.91 cm) long and 0.06 in (1.52 mm) tall, 0.088 oz (2.5 g).
A penny is slightly larger than a dime in both diameter and thickness. You can see how they compare in the image below to get a better sense of their actual sizes.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these coins?
- A dime is about 0.705 in (1.79 cm) long, while a penny is about 0.75 in (1.91 cm) long.
- How thick are they?
- A dime is 0.053 in (1.35 mm) tall, and a penny is 0.06 in (1.52 mm) tall.
- What is the weight difference?
- A dime weighs 0.08 oz (2.27 g), and a penny weighs 0.088 oz (2.5 g). A penny is about 1.06 times the size of a dime.