How much does a nickel weigh?
A U.S. nickel weighs 5 grams (0.176 ounces), according to the U.S. Mint.
The nickel is the only circulating coin that is not clad (U.S. Mint).
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 g (0.176 oz) |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm (0.835 in) |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm (0.077 in) |
| Composition | 25% nickel, 75% copper |
| Edge | Plain |
| Face value | $0.05 |
| Nickels per pound | about 90.7 |
| Nickels per kilogram | about 200 |
The U.S. Mint lists the nickel at 5 grams (0.176 oz). It is 25% nickel, 75% copper, 21.21 mm (0.835 in) across and 1.95 mm (0.077 in) thick, with a plain edge. The nickel is the only circulating coin that is not clad (U.S. Mint).
Because each coin weighs 5 g, 2,000 nickels ($100) weigh 10,000 g (10 kg, 22.05 lb), and a roll of 40 weighs 200 g (7.05 oz, 0.441 lb). About 90.7 nickels make a pound, and 200 make a kilogram.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nickel weigh in grams?
5 grams, or 0.176 ounces.
What is a nickel made of?
25% nickel, 75% copper, according to the U.S. Mint.
How big is a nickel?
21.21 mm (0.835 in) across and 1.95 mm (0.077 in) thick.
How many nickels weigh a pound?
About 90.7 (453.59 g divided by 5 g).
How much do $100 in nickels weigh?
2,000 coins weigh 10,000 g (10 kg, 22.05 lb).
Sources: U.S. Mint, Coin Specifications. Checked 2026-11-12. Figures described as "about" or "roughly" are arithmetic on these sources.
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