Egg vs hand: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- egg
- about 2.24 in (5.7 cm) long and 1.73 in (4.4 cm) tall · 1.76 oz (50 g)
- hand
- about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall · 14.1 oz (400 g)
Quick answer
A hand is about 3.3 times the size of an egg. An egg: about 2.24 in (5.7 cm) long and 1.73 in (4.4 cm) tall, 1.76 oz (50 g). A hand: about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall, 14.1 oz (400 g).
An egg is about 2.24 in (5.7 cm) long and 1.73 in (4.4 cm) tall, while a hand is about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall. A hand is about 3.3 times the size of an egg.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does an egg weigh?
- An egg weighs 1.76 oz (50 g).
- What is the weight of a hand?
- A hand weighs 14.1 oz (400 g).
- How do the dimensions compare?
- An egg is 2.24 in (5.7 cm) long and 1.73 in (4.4 cm) tall, whereas a hand is 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall.