Paksused

Paksused is the Estonian noun for thickness, describing how thick something is or the extent of a layer measured perpendicular to its surface. The plural form paksused refers to different thicknesses or thickness measurements. It is a general term used across many technical fields to express a linear dimension of objects or structures.

In engineering and manufacturing, paksused denotes the thickness of sheets, coatings and insulation. In geology and geography, it describes the thickness of sedimentary layers, ice sheets, or lava flows. In biology and medicine, it can refer to the thickness of tissues, such as skin or the walls of organs, as measured in millimeters or micrometers.

Typical units are millimeters (mm) for everyday objects, centimeters or meters for larger features, and micrometers (μm) for thin films or biological tissues. Common measurement methods include calipers and micrometers for external dimensions; thickness gauges for coatings; and imaging techniques such as ultrasound or MRI for internal tissues.

Paksused is distinct from tihedus (density), which concerns mass per unit volume rather than a direct linear dimension. The term appears in Estonian technical literature, standards, engineering drawings and product specifications.

See also: paksus (singular); tihedus; thickness.