After measuring tens of thousands of
rubber ducks from tens of manufacturers we, the hard hitting investigative
reporters at RubaDuck, were very tired. So we just ran the numbers
on 16 ducks and here we present our results. For the exact
measurement procedure, instruments used, instrument calibration dates, etc,
please contact us directly.
Rubber Duck Measurements (The Hard Data)
Height (inches)
Length (inches)
Width (inches)
Weight (grams)
Volume (ml)
Density (g/mm^3)
5.1
5.7
3.7
175
2.7
3.6
2.7
65
150
0.4
1.8
2.2
2.3
35
50
0.7
2.8
3.2
2.7
50
150
0.3
1.9
2.4
1.9
40
45
0.9
4.7
7.5
5.1
230
2.7
2.7
2.2
40
75
0.5
2.7
2.6
2.1
40
75
0.5
2.6
2.7
2.1
40
75
0.5
1.5
1.7
1.7
15
25
0.6
1.8
2.2
2.4
50
50
1.0
1.9
2.3
1.9
20
50
0.4
2.0
2.3
1.9
20
50
0.4
1.4
1.6
1.7
15
20
0.8
2.8
2.4
2.8
45
150
0.3
1.8
2.2
2.3
15
45
0.3
Data taken November 11, 2005 by
DevilDucky with
Ducklips as official data
recorder
and Roger was "El Jefe" for the
project.
Rubber Duck Statistics
We realize that running statistics on rubber ducks is probably some
sort of blasphemy, but we took our chances and forged ahead anyhow:
Average Rubber Duck Weight: 55.9 g
Sample Standard Deviation: 59.9 g (107%!)
Average Rubber Duck Volume: 72.1 ml
Sample Standard Deviation: 45.2 g (63%!)
Average Rubber Duck Density: 0.55 g/mm3
Sample Standard Deviation: 0.21 g/mm3
(39%)
Conclusion
During the weeks that we were measuring and
analyzing data on these rubber ducks, it became apparent that there is
quite a large range of sizes and weights of rubber ducks but their density
remains somewhat constant. After much thought on the matter we have
concluded that this is due to rubber ducks having a fairly consistent
general nature. A rubber duck is a rubber duck no matter how large
or small, no matter how much water they can hold, or just how great they
float. Rubber Ducks come in all shapes and sizes so that they fit
perfectly within their family. Even a ten foot tall rubber duck is
still a familiar and lovable guy.
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