Author name: Niklas

Ever hear of the saying “a ton of bricks”? Well, the meaning behind that implies that a ton is an extremely heavy object. Now, imagine an extremely heavy object (1 ton) five times as heavy! Today, we’re talking about things that weigh 5 tons or in layman’s terms, 10,000 pounds. We’ve got five things we

Most people live their lives ignorant of what things around them weigh. While small things such as a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk are easy to comprehend, have you ever thought how much 10 tons is? One ton is equivalent to 2000 lbs or 1000 kilograms, so to put this in perspective,

It’s not easy on a daily basis to spot things that weigh 200 tons. But there is at least one thing we see everyday that we can say is in the 200 ton (400,000 pounds) range. And that’s a house. If you live in a neighborhood of homes, you’re seeing these huge, 200-ton items regularly.

Have you ever wondered if there are items that weigh as little as three ounces? You will be surprised to discover that everyday objects around you are much lighter in weight than you could imagine. But why should you have an idea of the things that weigh three ounces or are close to that figure?

It is always good to have an idea of the weight of things around you. Knowing the weight of such items is not only helpful but funny.  The objects we come across every day in our houses, supermarkets, grocery stores, game areas, and the outside environment can give us a glimpse of approximate measures of

Many items weigh about two ounces; things that you probably have around your house right now. You may be astounded by the everyday objects that weigh this much, from something as small as an ink pen or envelope to a large-sized egg great for making delicious omelets. Here’s a look at several items that weigh

For many, seven ounces may seem like a small measurement, but surprisingly, several everyday items around you weigh around this much. Being around 0.43 pounds, it doesn’t seem like much when you hold it in your hands. I mean, think of a few pencils, dark chocolate, and a few slices of bread to make that

Whether you have lost 11ounces or are just curious about how much it is, you came to the right place. In terms of weight, it may not be too heavy to hold, but if you talk about losing inches, then you may have noticed your clothes fit better already. At home and around you, there

Nearing the holiday season reminds us of what made the season special to us when we were young – toys and games. Thinking about 4 ounce items that connect us to some playful activities is not that hard to do. Imagine a life without 4 ounces in it, and it may be a pretty boring

Have you ever wondered which common things weigh 9 ounces? Well, several things do, and some come close to it. Knowing the weight of an item plays a significant role in your everyday life. Why is this important? Well, for starters, being knowledgeable about the everyday things around will help you make a quick comparison