This comparison shows 3 objects drawn to scale. Drag the view to rotate it, or add your own items to the comparison.
| Object | As entered | Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| atom | 0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1 nm | 0 × 0 × 0 cm | 0 × 0 × 0 in |
| molecule | 1 × 1 × 1 nm | 0 × 0 × 0 cm | 0 × 0 × 0 in |
| virus | 400 × 400 × 400 nm | 0 × 0 × 0 cm | 0 × 0 × 0 in |
| Object | Volume | vs smallest |
|---|---|---|
| atom | 1 × 10−21 mm³ | 1× |
| molecule | 1 × 10−18 mm³ | 1,000× |
| virus | 6.4 × 10−11 mm³ | >1,000,000× |
* Height × width × depth of the box each object fits in, not the object's own volume. Multiples are against the smallest box here, atom. Anything beyond a million times bigger is shown as >1,000,000×.