In this post, we will discuss common and handy things that are 7 inches long.
You can easily use these things to measure something that is 7 inches if you are unable to find any measuring tool nearby.
This is one of the most accurate ways to measure something without a measuring tool.
Here is the list of items that you can use to measure something 7 inches.
Note: 7 inches is equal to 17.78 centimeters or 177.8 millimeters.
1. Candle
Candles are the most common item you can easily find. A standard taper or pillar candle has a height of around 7 inches. The scented or unscented candle doesn’t matter.
Obviously, I’m referring to a brand new, unused candle, since used candles decrease in height with usage. So you can use a new taper or pillar candle to measure something 7 inches.
2. Ipad mini
Apple iPad mini was launched for the first time in 2012 and has since become very popular.
As the name suggests, this tablet is small in size and has a tiny screen of only 7.9 inches.
As you can guess from its name, it is a mini device with 7.9 inches screen size.
The length of a standard iPad screen is 9.7 inches.
In 2019, Apple introduced its 5th generation of the iPad mini in only 7 years.
The 5th generation iPad mini was introduced in 2019. For example, if you want to measure something 7 inches, you can use the iPad mini as a reference.
3. Two credit cards
The credit card is one of the handiest things that can be used to measure something, as I have mentioned in other articles.
The dimensions of a standard credit card are 2.125 inches in width and 3.375 inches in length.
If we place two credit cards in a line lengthwise, they will measure 7 inches in length.
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4. ShortUSB Cable
The USB cables are used for a variety of purposes including data transfer and charging. The length of the normal and standard USB cables is longer than 7 inches.
There is a short USB cable that is used in traveling or when you don’t have a charging station around. The length of a short USB cable is around 7 inches. You can easily find this in your car.
5. Small toothbrush
Toothbrushes are available in different sizes and dimensions. But children mostly use small toothbrushes, and some people also prefer to use small toothbrushes. The length of an average small brush is around 7 inches.
Therefore, you can compare a smaller toothbrush to see if something is 7 inches or not.
6. Pencil
A pencil is one of the most common items, its length is around 7 inches.
Of course, this is the length of an unsharpened and new pencil.
We are talking about lead pencils, which are used for drawing, coloring, and writing.
7. Two crayons
A stick made of pigmented wax is used for color and drawing purposes.
Kids use crayons to color their drawing books at school and at home.
A standard wax crayon measures 3.5 inches long.
The average length of a crayon wax stick is around 3.5 inches.
If you picture two crayon sticks together lengthwise, they are 7 inches long.
8. Butter knife
Butter knives are one of the most important household items. These are also known as butter spreaders.
The size of a butter knife is smaller than a normal dinner knife. The length of an average butter knife is around 5 to 7 inches.
So if you have an ordinary butter knife in your home or office you can compare it with the 7 inches long object, you want to measure.
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9. Four Golf balls
If you are a fan of golf or a golf player, you probably know the size of a golf ball.
The size of a standard golf ball is 1.68 inches in diameter.
Sports always have some strict rules about the dimensions of the equipment, so the golf ball size doesn’t change.
The diameter of a golf ball is measured from one side to the other side of a golf ball.
If you line up 4 golf balls together, they will measure 7 inches in length.
10. Drill bit
Drill bits are used for different purposes but the main purpose of a drill bit is to make holes in wood, metal, or in a wall.
The size of drill bits varies between 5 and 11 inches depending on the purpose. But the common size which could be easily found in any hardware store is 7 inches.
The 7-inch drill can easily be found in your home and office, or you can pick one up from a nearby hardware store.
11. Five toothpicks
Toothpicks are small pieces of wood or metal with a sharp point that are used to clean or remove food particles from your teeth after a meal.
Toothpicks can be found in a variety of sizes, but the most common measurement is 1.96 inches or 5 centimeters in length.
If you picture 5 toothpicks in line, so it will be total 25 centimeters in length which is very close to 7 inches.
Now you can compare 5 toothpicks with the object you want to measure.
12. Scissors
Scissors are a common item at work and at home. These are available in different sizes and dimensions. Short scissors are 4 -5 inches in length and large scissors are above 8 inches in length.
You can use a pair of scissors that measure 7 inches.
13. Ten Dimes
In the United States, the coin of 10 cents is called a dime, which is equal to the one-tech of a dollar.
The thickness and diameter of a dime are the smallest of all coins in the US. The first time it was introduced was in 1792.
The dimensions of a dime coin are 0.75 inches in diameter and 1.35 millimeters in thickness.
If you place 10 dimes together in a line, it will total 7 inches in length.
So if you have 10 dimes in your pocket you can compare their total length with the object you want to measure.