The current United States dime has the following specifications:
- Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
- Weight: 2.268 grams
- Diameter: 17.91 millimeters (0.705 inches)
- Thickness: 1.35 millimeters (0.053 inches)
- Edge: 118 Reeds
It’s the smallest and thinnest of all U.S. coins currently minted for circulation.
What is the size of a dime?
The dime is the smallest in diameter and is the thinnest of all U.S. coins currently minted for circulation, being 0.705 inches (17.91 millimeters) in diameter and 0.053 in (1.35 mm) in thickness.
Is 10 mm the size of a dime?
I can help with that. Among these options, the Dime, which measures about 17.91 mm, is the closest to 10 mm. While it is not under 10 mm, it is the smallest of the coins listed and therefore the best choice for this question.
Is 12 mm about the size of a dime?
Thanks for asking. A dime must be 17.91 mm in diameter, which means measured across the middle from side to side. That’s a little more than half an inch, or about 2 centimeters! In addition to the diameter, the U.S.