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8 Everyday Objects That Weigh Just as Much as an iPhone 5

8 Everyday Objects That Weigh Just as Much as an iPhone 5

Posted 09/13/2012 at 11:59am | by Ambika Subramony

One of the most remarkable things about the iPhone 5 is its significant weight loss. At 112 grams (that's 3.95 ounces, or approximately 1/4 of a pound), it's 20% lighter than its precedessor. For something that's rarely out of our hands and pockets, that's not insignificant.

We got to wondering what else weighs about as much as Apple's newest iPhone. Here's what we found!

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8 Everyday Objects That Weigh as Much as an iPhone 5

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A quarter pounder with cheese from McDonald's--just the patty, of course.
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Approximately 20 quarters, or $5. That will barely pay for your data plan.
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2.3 bags of chocolate M&Ms, or about 56 pieces. The iPhone is not as delicious.
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62 playing cards, 10 cards more than a standard deck of cards. Quit cheating.
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A standard bottle of Elmer's Glue.
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Mizuno Wave Universe running shoes. These ridiculously light shoes weigh in at 3.8 ounces, slightly lighter than an iPhone 5.
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5 AA batteries.
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A serving of YoBaby yogurt--yum!

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