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[–] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Its easier for people to have a tailor tape for measuring rather that a caliper, so I think 13 might be the girth.
13÷π = ~4.13cm diameter (excluding major irregularities)

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 8 points 2 years ago

Also the calipers were cold and caused unfavourable shrinkage.