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Tlang hrih size chart

Spotters compare hail to everyday objects. NWS uses these sizes in reports; hail 1 inch (quarter size) or larger is severe.

Hail size	Millimeters	Compared to	Severe
0.25 in	6 mm	pea
0.50 in	13 mm	marble
0.75 in	19 mm	coin 1-cent
0.88 in	22 mm	coin 5-cent
1.00 in	25 mm	coin 25-cent	✓
1.25 in	32 mm	coin 50-cent	✓
1.50 in	38 mm	ping pong ball	✓
1.75 in	44 mm	kuk golf	✓
2.00 in	51 mm	khawm khawm	✓
2.50 in	64 mm	kuk tennis	✓
2.75 in	70 mm	baseball	✓
3.00 in	76 mm	cup tea	✓
4.00 in	102 mm	grapefruit	✓
4.50 in	114 mm	softball	✓

1-inch hail dents cars and damages older shingles. Golf-ball hail (1.75 in+) breaks windows, skylights, and siding. Damage depends on wind speed and roof age.