Gynecologists and ultrasound reports usually describe the size of fibroids using centimeters (cm), a measurement unfamiliar to most Americans. Often, a comparison to fruits or common objects can help to understand the size. We also compare the size to weeks or months of pregnancy, since many women are familiar with this measurement. The following measurements may help:
![iStock_000003631521_web Pea = 1 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000003631521_web.jpg)
Pea = 1 cm
![iStock_000004365001_web Grape = 2 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000004365001_web-300x282.jpg)
Grape = 2 cm
![iStock_000002953105_web Walnut = 3.5 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000002953105_web.jpg)
Walnut = 3.5 cm
![iStock_000004271997_web Plum = 5 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000004271997_web-300x208.jpg)
Plum = 5 cmTennis ball = 6.5 cm
![iStock_000016720232_web Orange = 6.6 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000016720232_web.jpg)
Orange = 6.6 cm
![iStock_000001060524_web Baseball = 7.5 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000001060524_web-300x274.jpg)
Baseball = 7.5 cm
![Grapefruit = 10 cm Grapefruit = 10 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iStock_000005630296_Small.jpg)
Grapefruit = 10 cm
![Cantaloupe = 12 cm Cantaloupe = 12 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iStock_000013212513_Small.jpg)
Cantaloupe = 12 cm
![Honeydew melon = 16 cm Honeydew melon = 16 cm](https://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iStock_000001561450_Small.jpg)
Honeydew melon = 16 cm