Hail Size
Typically refers to the diameter of the hailstones. Warnings and reports may report hail size through comparisons with real-world objects that correspond to certain diameters:

DescriptionDiameter (inches)
Pea0.25
Marble or Mothball0.50
Penny or Dime0.75
Nickel0.88
Quarter1.00
Half Dollar1.25
Walnut or Ping Pong Ball1.50
Golfball1.75
Hen's Egg2.00
Tennis Ball2.50
Baseball2.75
Tea Cup3.00
Grapefruit4.00
Softball4.50

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