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Traffic cone
also called Road cone, Safety cone, Pylon, Construction cone, Witches' hat
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A standard traffic cone stands about knee-high to guide drivers and mark temporary road hazards.
Traffic cones vary in height depending on road speeds, ranging from 12 inches (0.3 m) for parking lots to 36 inches (0.91 m) for fast interstate highways. The 28-inch (0.71 m) model is standard for highway construction because it is tall enough to be seen from truck cabs. Even though the body is made of hollow plastic, a weighted rubber base keeps it from blowing over when vehicles speed past.
From Wikipedia
Traffic cones, also called pylons, witches' hats, road cones, highway cones, safety cones, caution cones, channelizing devices, construction cones, roadworks cones, or just cones, are usually cone-shaped markers that are placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner. They are often used to create separation or merge lanes during road construction projects or automobile accidents, although heavier, more permanent markers or signs are used if the diversion is to stay in place for a long period of time.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a traffic cone?
- A standard highway cone stands 28 inches (0.71 m) tall on a 14-inch (0.36 m) square base and weighs 7.1 pounds (3.2 kg). This puts its height at roughly knee level on an adult.
Weight
7.05 lb (3.2 kg)
- Length
- 14.2 in (36 cm)
- Height
- 28 in (71 cm)
Quick answer
A standard highway cone stands 28 inches (0.71 m) tall on a 14-inch (0.36 m) square base and weighs 7.1 pounds (3.2 kg). This puts its height at roughly knee level on an adult.
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