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Toilet paper roll
A kind of toilet paper · also called toilet roll, toilet tissue roll, loo roll, bath tissue roll
About
A standard toilet paper roll is a compact paper cylinder measuring about 4.7 inches across and 3.9 inches tall.
Roll sizes vary widely based on sheet count, ply thickness, and whether a brand sells regular or mega sizes. Household rolls almost always keep a uniform height near 4 inches to fit standard wall-mounted holders. The hollow cardboard core takes up a substantial amount of its total volume while contributing negligible weight. In contrast, commercial jumbo rolls found in public restrooms can reach more than double this roll's diameter.
From Wikipedia
Toilet paper is a tissue paper product primarily used to clean the anus and surrounding region of feces, and to clean the external genitalia and perineal area of urine.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a toilet paper roll?
- A standard roll is about 4.7 inches (0.12 m) in diameter, 3.9 inches (0.1 m) tall, and weighs around 6.3 ounces (0.18 kg). It takes up about the same space as a large grapefruit.
- How much space does a toilet paper roll take up?
- About 4.65 cups (1.1 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
6.35 oz (180 g)
- Space it takes up
- 4.65 cups (1.1 L)
- Length
- 4.72 in (12 cm)
- Height
- 3.94 in (10 cm)
Quick answer
A standard roll is about 4.7 inches (0.12 m) in diameter, 3.9 inches (0.1 m) tall, and weighs around 6.3 ounces (0.18 kg). It takes up about the same space as a large grapefruit.
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