Handbag Weight Comparisons
It can be difficult to determine how a handbag will feel without trying it on first. Get a better feel for the weight of a bag by comparing it to the following common objects (all approximate):
0.5 lbs: An average orange
0.8 lbs: A 12 oz can of soda
1.0 lb: A 16 oz bottle of water
1.3 lbs: A basketball
1.5 lbs: A dozen large eggs
2.0 lbs: A one-liter bottle of soda
2.5-3.0 lbs: A bottle of wine
4 lbs: A half-gallon of milk