What does a US quarter weigh?
Lily Fisher
Updated on April 27, 2026
What does a US quarter weigh?
5.670 g
Coin Specifications
| Denomination | Cent | Quarter Dollar |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.500 g | 5.670 g |
| Diameter | 0.750 in. 19.05 mm | 0.955 in. 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Plain | Reeded |
How much does 4 quarters weigh in ounces?
All quarters made since 1965 weigh exactly 5.670 grams which equals 0.2 ounces. How much do 4 quarters weigh? 4 quarters weigh 22.68 grams which equals 0.02268 kilograms. Or if you prefer, 4 quarters weigh 0.8 ounces which is 0.05 pounds!
How much do quarters weigh Oz?
Since 1965, U.S. quarters have weighed 0.2 ounces (5.76 grams). They have a diameter of 24.66 mm and a thickness of 1.75 mm, and they’re primarily composed of a “clad sandwich” of copper (91.67%) on the inside with nickel (8.33%) plating on the outside.
How much does a quarter weigh in pounds?
A “quarter” of that is 6 grams. Sounds stupid, but no one gets 7 grams. 80 (US) quarters are $20, so 1 lb. The nominal weights of dimes, quarters, half-dollars are chosen so that 1 lb (any combination) is $20.
How much does a silver quarter weigh in ounces?
The United States minted a variety of different quarters over the years, so the weight can vary based on the quarter. However the modern clad quarters weigh 5.670 grams or 0.2 ounces. Most of the silver quarters minted before 1965 weigh 6.25 grams or 0.022 ounces.
What would $100 in quarters weigh?
Turns out that $10 in quarters weighs half a pound. Which means one pound of quarters (which individually weigh 5.67g), naturally, adds up to $20.
What does $500 in quarters weigh?
Per the U.S. Mint, a quarter has a nominal mass of 5.67 g. $500 = 2000 quarters. Doing the arithmetic, that comes to 11.34 kg or 25 lbs.
What is the largest US coin in circulation?
quarter
In the US, the largest coin in (general) circulation remains the quarter (about 12p!).
