How Big Is a Scissors? Average Size in cm & Worksheet

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Scissors is about 8.0 mm tall, 8.0 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep.

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Visual English Lesson

Scissors

Scissors are about 16 cm long for cutting paper.

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I can see a Scissors.

The Scissors is a stationery.

Scissors helps me learn a real-world English word.

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About Scissors

Scissors are about 16 cm long for cutting paper.

Size Overview

A Scissors is about 8 mm tall, 8 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Scissors are about 16 cm long for cutting paper.

8.0 cm
Width
8.0 mm
Height
16.5 cm
Depth

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