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Apple: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 8 cm.

Representative diameter

8 cm = 0.08 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

A dimension chosen as a reference; varieties are very diverse.

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Apple, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A dimension chosen as a reference; varieties differ greatly. Displayed dimension: representative diameter.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Whole apple, representative diameter.