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Yo-yo
A kind of toy · also called yoyo
About
A yo-yo is a pocket-sized string toy measuring just over two inches across that fits comfortably in a palm.
Yo-yos are built to fit inside an adult hand so players can easily catch and throw them. Most standard models stay close to two inches across, though modern competition designs are often slightly wider to help catch the string during complex tricks. Miniature novelty versions can measure under an inch wide, while oversized display pieces can be several feet tall.
From Wikipedia
A yo-yo is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string is fastened around the axle, similar to a spool. It is an ancient toy documented since 440 BC.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a yo-yo?
- A standard yo-yo measures about 2.2 inches (0.057 m) across, 1.4 inches (0.035 m) thick, and weighs roughly 2.1 ounces (0.06 kg). This makes it roughly the size of a small plum.
- How much space does a yo-yo take up?
- About 6.76 tbsp (100 mL), the volume of its body.
Weight
2.12 oz (60 g)
- Space it takes up
- 6.76 tbsp (100 mL)
- Length
- 2.24 in (5.7 cm)
- Height
- 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Quick answer
A standard yo-yo measures about 2.2 inches (0.057 m) across, 1.4 inches (0.035 m) thick, and weighs roughly 2.1 ounces (0.06 kg). This makes it roughly the size of a small plum.
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