There are many different sizes of tablets on the market today and depending on your needs, you will have several options to choose from.
Just like TVs, monitors, and laptops, the overall size of a tablet will be different from its actual screen size.
How big is a 10-inch tablet?
It can be somewhat confusing to know the exact dimensions of a tablet. When a manufacturer says that a tablet is 10 inches, they are referring to the length of the screen measured diagonally. This is known as screen size.
The actual size of the tablet will be different from the screen size.
On average, a 10-inch tablet will have dimensions of 9.5″ x 6.7″ x 0.5″. The size can vary for different brands and models.
Also, a 10-inch tablet may not have a screen size of exactly 10 inches. It’s common for a 10-inch tablet to have a screen size of 10.1″, 10.4″, and 10.5″.
An example of 10-inch tablet dimensions is the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. This tablet has a screen size of 10.4″ and dimensions of 11.5″ x 8.8″ x 2.4″.
10-inch tablet dimensions
Other examples of 10-inch tablet dimensions:
- Apple iPad – 10.2″ screen size – dimensions: 10.33″ x 7.27″ x 2.02″
- SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 – 10.5″ screen size – dimensions: 9.72″ x 6.37″ x 0.27 “
- Amazon Fire HD 10 – 10.1″ screen size – dimensions: 9.73” x 6.53” x 0.36”
How much does a 10-inch tablet weigh?
On average, a 10-inch tablet weighs between 1 and 2 pounds. The weight will vary slightly for different makes and models.
For example, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10-inch tablet weighs 1.12 pounds. The Amazon Fire HD 10 weighs 1 pound and the Apple iPad 10-inch tablet weighs 1.5 pounds.
Other considerations
If you are looking to buy a protective case for your tablet, keep in mind that this will increase the overall dimensions and weight. This will vary depending on the case that you choose, but overall the change in dimensions and weight will be slight.
In most cases, a smaller tablet will be lighter than a 10-inch tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 7″ tablet has dimensions of 7.35″ x 4.58″ x 0.34.
In most cases, a larger tablet will be heavier than a 10-inch tablet. The Samsung Galaxy S7 12″ tablet has dimensions of 11.21″ x 7.28″ x 0.25″.
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