What does 1 pound of osmium look like?
1 pound of osmium is a surprisingly small, dense object. It is about the size of a cherry tomato.
Nobody has photographed 1 pound of osmium yet.
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Volume
Weighs 1 lb (454 g)
about the size of a cherry tomato
- Weight
- 1 lb (454 g)
- As one piece
- 1.34 in (3.4 cm) × 1.03 in (2.61 cm) × 0.892 in (2.27 cm)
- Density
- 22.6 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Osmium typically ranges 22.5–22.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does 1 pound of osmium take up?
- The volume is 1.36 tbsp (20.1 mL). In kitchen measures, this equals 4.07 teaspoons, 1.36 tablespoons, or 0.085 cups.
- What are the physical dimensions of a solid piece?
- One solid piece is about 1.34 in (3.4 cm) long, 1.03 in (2.61 cm) deep and 0.892 in (2.27 cm) tall.
- Why is it so small for its weight?
- The typical density is 22.6 g/mL, with a range of 22.5 to 22.6 g/mL depending on packing. This high density allows 1 lb (454 g) to occupy such a compact volume.