Measure The Diameter Of A Marble

Most templates measure to 16ths of an inch.

Measure the diameter of a marble. Marble size is a matter of preference for hobbyists but as of 2011 the national marbles tournament called for specific sized marbles for its competitions. Small the three smallest sizes of marbles are 12 mm in diameter 9 16 of an inch diameter and 5 8 of an inch diameter. This is important when buying and selling marbles as collectors base price on the size. Write down the measurement.

Lay a marble template on the tissue and try the marble in the different holes until you find the one closest to the size of the marble. While marble flooring can be installed in large slabs this is rarely done except in formal commercial settings. For residential use marble flooring is almost always installed in the form of tiles. Classic marble floor tile is usually square in shape with several dimensions most common.