Why does the same weight of glitter sometimes look like more or less?

Q: Why does the same weight of glitter sometimes look like more or less?

A: The appearance of glitter quantities can vary due to several factors:

Material Thickness:

Impact on Quantity: The thickness of the glitter affects the number of glitter pieces. For example, with a total weight of 10kg, glitter with a thickness of 50µm can cover an area of 50 m², while glitter with a thickness of 100µm can only cover 25 m². Thinner materials cover a larger area than thicker ones with the same weight.

Material Weight:

Impact on Volume: The thickness also affects the volume. When packaging two different thicknesses of glitter into the same bottle, glitter with a thickness of 50µm may fill the bottle completely, whereas glitter with a thickness of 100µm might only fill it halfway. Thicker materials weigh more than thinner ones in the same container.

Shape and Size:

Impact on Volume: The shape and size of the glitter pieces affect the perceived volume. For instance, two types of glitter with the same thickness but different shapes—1/128 hexagonal and 4mm Mickey shapes—will look different in volume. The 4mm Mickey glitter pieces have a much larger volume than the 1/128 hexagonal pieces, resulting in different packaging appearances.
Our glitter is sold by weight, and we ensure that each product meets the specified weight accurately.