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What does 5 grams of gold look like?
Volume
Weighs 0.176 oz (5 g)
Quick answer
5 grams of gold: about half the size of a green pea: 0.018 tablespoons, or 0.0011 cups.
5 grams of gold is a small amount that measures 0.176 oz (5 g). It is about half the size of a green pea and is shown in the photo next to a us dime and a us penny.
- As one piece
- 0.314 in (7.97 mm) × 0.241 in (6.11 mm) × 0.209 in (5.32 mm)
- Density
- 19.3 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Gold typically ranges 19–19.3 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of gold take up?
- The volume is 0.018 tbsp (0.259 mL), which is equivalent to 0.053 teaspoons, 0.018 tablespoons, or 0.0011 cups.
- What are the dimensions of the gold if it is a single solid piece?
- One solid piece is about 0.314 in (7.97 mm) long, 0.241 in (6.11 mm) deep and 0.209 in (5.32 mm) tall.
- Is gold very dense?
- Yes, the typical density is 19.3 g/mL, with a range of 19 to 19.3 g/mL depending on packing.