What is the mass of the standard potato chip in grams?

• A. 1 g
• B. 2 g
• C. 3 g
• D. 5 g

Answer: (B)

Estimating a single chip’s mass uses a common standard around 2 grams. This lines up with typical serving sizes, since a 28-gram serving (a common reference) contains about 14 chips, which is roughly 2 grams per chip when you divide. The 2-gram figure is convenient for quick math, like estimating calories per chip or comparing portions. A much smaller mass, like 1 gram, would underrepresent a usual chip, while larger values such as 3 or 5 grams would overstate typical chips. In real life, chip sizes vary, so weighing a specific chip gives an exact mass.