Hand vs tablespoon: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- hand
- about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall · 14.1 oz (400 g)
- tablespoon
- about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 0.787 in (2 cm) tall · 1.76 oz (50 g)
Quick answer
A hand and a tablespoon are about the same size, but a hand is a little heavier. A hand: about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 1.18 in (3 cm) tall, 14.1 oz (400 g). A tablespoon: about 7.48 in (19 cm) long and 0.787 in (2 cm) tall, 1.76 oz (50 g).
A hand and a tablespoon are about the same size. Both objects measure 7.48 in (19 cm) long, making them identical in length.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How do their heights compare?
- A hand is 1.18 in (3 cm) tall, while a tablespoon is 0.787 in (2 cm) tall.
- Which one weighs more?
- A hand weighs 14.1 oz (400 g), whereas a tablespoon weighs 1.76 oz (50 g).
- Are they the same length?
- Yes, both a hand and a tablespoon are 7.48 in (19 cm) long.