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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year 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)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Also the calipers were cold and caused unfavourable shrinkage.