How much does a nickel weigh? - Answers
The modern nickel has a weight of 5.000 grams or 0.176 ounces.The Jefferson nickels have been made since 1938.They have 75% copper and 25% nickel.The government issued silver Jefferson War nickels from 1942 to 1945 and they still weigh 5 grams.
There were other series before the Jefferson nickels, such as the Washington nickel, Shield nickel and Buffalo nickel.The series weigh 5 grams.
The earliest nickels weighed less than 5 grams.The first nickel was half disme.It is 1.2 grams and was produced in the 19th century.The Flowing Hair half dime is 1.34 grams.They weigh 1.35 grams and are part of the half dime series.The weight wasn't consistent because the nickel went through changes.The Seated Liberty half dime had a weight of 1.34 grams.The coin's weight changed in the 19th century.The series ended with a weight of 1.24 grams.
You will find 5 grams of nickels in your change.Many people use nickels to calibrate their scales because they are exactly 5 grams.You can take note of the weight by placing a nickel on the scale.The scale can be adjusted by the difference in weight.