Are you trying to measure three pounds and have no measuring instruments handy?
Understandably, it can be frustrating when you find yourself in such a practical situation. You’re not a science nerd (they always keep measuring tools), and since you need an immediate solution, you can’t afford the time to go out and get one.
But worry no more; this post will come in handy.
We’ve compiled a list of nine things that weigh approximately three pounds you can use as references. They include household and popular items such as iron and MacBook air.
Let’s go!
Read: 10 Common Things That Weigh Approx 2 Kilograms
9 Things That Weigh Approximately 3 Pounds
1. An Average Steam Iron
Steam iron is an essential household item that helps us maintain a polished and professional appearance by removing wrinkles from clothes before we dorn them.
The modern average steam iron weighs approximately 3.3 pounds but is still a reliable reference point. However, avoid high-end ones (at least for weight estimation), as, although effective at doing the work, they’ve added weights, meaning they weigh way more than 3 pounds.
2. A Full-face Helmet
A full-face helmet is a motorcycle or bicycle helmet that provides maximum protection for the head and face in case of an accident or collision by covering the entire head, including the chin and jaw area.
While full-face helmets come in different shapes and sizes, on average, one weighs approximately 3.3 pounds, So similar to a modern steam iron, an extra 0.3 pounds cannot be a deal breaker.
3. Three Standard Boxes of Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is a popular ingredient for cooking and baking and a sweetener for coffee and tea. It’s a household item you can find in most homes worldwide.
As you already know, brown sugar comes in boxes of different sizes, but a standard one, which contains between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 cups, usually weighs one pound. That means if you’d pile as many as three such boxes with the sugar, they would weigh approximately three pounds.
4. Eight iPhone 12s
iPhone 12 is the most popular Apple smartphone in the United States, so chances are you’re familiar with it – even if you don’t own one. It was the first iPhone to feature 5G connectivity which in part contributed to its countrywide acceptance.
This smartphone is one of the heaviest in the market, weighing 0.361558 (164 grams). If you can hold eight, or even nine, together in your hand, you can understand how heavy three pounds is.
5. Standard 750 ml Bottle of Wine
Wine is a beloved alcoholic beverage enjoyed by millions worldwide, thanks to its rich flavors, cultural significance, and ability to bring people together.
Of course, wine bottles come in different sizes, with the 750 ml bottle being the standard. It’s the most common on supermarket shelves as well as in other stores.
This 750 wine bottle has an average weight of 2.65 pounds, only 0.35 pounds shy of the three pounds mark, so we can rightfully excuse it.
6. A 50-ounce Bottle of Water
A 50-ounce bottle of water is one of the largest water bottles you can find in most stores in the United States. It’s the most convenient if you want to stay hydrated throughout the day without having to refill a smaller bottle constantly.
This 50-ounce bottled water weighs 3.3 pounds. That’s a little heavier than three pounds, but it can still be an excellent reference point if you have nothing else to turn to.
7. Seven Cups of Crisco
Crisco is a vegetable shortening or solid vegetable fat used for baking, frying, and other similar purposes. The ingredient is a household item in the United States – and if not at home, you can find it in grocery stores.
According to the Crisco website, a cup of Crisco( 16 tablespoonfuls) weighs 6.75 ounces (0.046875 pounds). That means seven cups of the ingredient weigh 2.95 pounds, very close to the mark.
8. Three Soccer Balls Size 5
Soccer balls are used to play soccer, a popular and beloved sport worldwide.
And as you probably already know, soccer balls come in different sizes, with the size 5 for players aged 13 and above being the most common. It’s the size you find in high schools and professional soccer matches, and each weighs approximately 0.9 pounds. That means three would be equal to or closer to three pounds.
9. Apple MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air is one of the most popular and iconic laptops in the United States.
This marvel of a laptop is a highly preferred choice, especially among students, freelance professionals, and anyone prioritizing portability since it’s a lightweight machine weighing only 2.8 pounds. Not exactly three pounds, but it can give you a good idea.
Other popular lightweight laptops you can use as reference are the HP specter x360 and Dell XPS 13, which are all 2.7 pounds.
