How Much Does A Basketball Weigh?

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How much does a basketball weigh? A 29.5 inch (75 cm) men’s basketball weighs about 22 ounces (oz) or 1.4 pounds (lbs). A 28.5 inch men’s basketball weighs about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds (lbs).

Basketball leagues also have their own standards and regulations for the size and weight of basketballs that they use. The NBA (National Basketball Association), WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), and FIBA (International Basketball Federation or Fédération Internationale de Basketball) all have specific basketballs for their players, ranging from 28.5 inches to 30 inches.

Basketball sizes vary. The size of the basketball that is used can depend on the age of the player. For example, younger kids and teenagers tend to play with smaller basketballs that weigh about 11- 17 ounces (oz) or 0.69-1.06 pounds (lbs).

The weight and size of a basketball is important because people are different. A young child will not be able to shoot the ball correctly with proper form if the ball is too heavy. So lighter basketballs are made for younger audiences. Furthermore, men and women are different. Men are typically stronger than women so they tend to play with heavier basketballs.

How Much Does a Women’s Basketball Weigh?

A women’s 28.5 inch (72.4 cm) basketball weighs about 18 ounces (oz) or 1.1 pounds (lbs) or 510 grams (g). It is 1 inch smaller than a men’s 29.5 inch basketball.

A women’s 29 inch (74 cm) basketball weighs about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds (lbs) or 567 grams (g).

How Much Does A Basketball Weigh in Grams?

A 29.5 inch (75 cm) basketball typically weighs about 624 grams (g).

A 28.5 inch (72.4 cm) basketball weighs about 567 grams (g).

Does a Basketball Weigh More Inflated?

A basketball weighs more inflated because it has the extra air in it. However, the extra air inside the basketball is only about 0.01 – 003 pounds (lbs).

How is the Air Measured in a Basketball?

Air inside of a basketball is what allows it to bounce high and adds to it’s weight. Basketballs are measured in PSI or pounds per square inch. A basketball should be about 8 PSI. For comparisons sake, a football needs between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds PSI, whereas a tennis ball needs a pressure of 14 PSI. A car tire has a pressure of 40 PSI.

You can check for the air pressure of your basketball by inserting a pressure gauge inside the needle opening. A pressure gauge is a measurement tool that examines the condition of a fluid (liquid or gas) that is specified by the force that the fluid would exert. The pressure guard will tell you the PSI value of your basketball.

How Much Does a Youth Basketball Weigh?

A 27.5 inch (70 cm) youth basketball weighs about 17 ounces (oz) or about 1.07 pounds (lbs) or 482 grams (g).

A youth basketball is usually for kids between the ages of 7 – 10 years.

How Much Does a Mini Basketball Weigh?

A mini basketball weighs about 10 ounces (oz) or 0.625 pounds (lbs) or 283 grams (g).

A mini basketball is usually for kids between 3 – 5 years.

How Much Does a Weighted Basketball Weigh?

A weighted basketball weighs between 2 -4 pounds (lbs) or 32 – 64 ounces (oz) or 907- 1814 grams (g).

Weighted basketballs can vary in sizes but most measures between 28.5 – 29.5 inches in circumference.

A 28.5 inch weighted basketball weighs 2 pounds (lbs) or 32 ounces (oz) or 907 grams (g).

A 29.5 inch weighted basketball weighs 4 pounds (lbs) or 64 ounces (oz) or 1814 grams (g).

A weighted basketball is a special basketball used for building a basketball player’s skills and strength. It is used by beginners, intermediate and advanced basketball players.

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How Much Does a Basketball Weigh in the NBA?

A standard basketball in the NBA (National Basketball Association) is 29.5 inches (75 cm) in circumference and weighs about 22 ounces (oz) or 1.4 pounds (lbs) or 624 grams (g).

How Much Does a Basketball Weigh in the WNBA?

A standard basketball in the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) is 28.5 inches (72.4 cm) in circumference and weighs about 18 ounces (oz) or 1.1 pounds (lbs), or 510 grams (g).

How Much Does a Basketball Weigh in the NCAA?

A standard basketball in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is 29.5 inches (75 cm) in circumference and weighs about 22 ounces (oz) or 1.4 pounds (lbs) or 624 grams (g).

A basketball in the women’s NCAA is 29 inches (74 cm) in circumference and weighs about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds (lbs), or 567 grams (g).

How Much Does a Basketball Weigh in FIBA?

A standard basketball in FIBA (International Basketball Federation or Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is 30.7 inches (78 cm) in circumference and weighs about 22 ounces (oz) or 1.4 pounds (lbs), or 624 grams (g).

A basketball in women’s FIBA is 29 inches (74 cm) in circumference and weighs about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds (lbs), or 567 grams.

Sizes of Basketball

Basketballs have a specific size that corresponds to circumference and weight.

A men’s basketball with a circumference of 29.5 inches (75 cm) that weigh about 22 ounces (oz) or 1.4 pounds (lbs) are referred to as a “size 7”. This commonly used in the NBA and NCAA.

A women’s basketball with a circumference of 28.5 inches (72.4 cm) that weigh about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds are referred to as a “size 6”. This is commonly used in WNBA and by the female divisions of the NCAA.

A youth basketball with a circumference of 27.5 inches (70 cm) that weigh about 20 ounces (oz) or 1.25 pounds are referred to as a “size 5”. This is commonly used for kids between the ages of 7 -10 years old.

A mini basketball with a circumference of 22 inches (56 cm) that weigh about 10 ounces (oz) or 0.625 pounds (lbs) are referred to as a “size 3”. This is commonly used by kids between the ages of 3-5 years old.

Basketball Sizes Table

Size	Circumference	Weight	Recommended For
Size 7	29.5 inches	22 oz	Men and boys ages 15 and above. This is the official size for the NBA and NCAA.
Size 6	28.5 inches	20 oz	Boys ages 12-14. Girls and women ages 12 and up. This is the official size for WNBA and women NCAA.
Size 5	27.5 inches	17 oz	Boys and girls ages 9-11 years old. This is the size for youth basketball players.
Size 4	25.5 inches	14 oz	Boys and girls ages 5-8 years old.
Size 3	22 inches	10 oz	Boys and girls ages 4-8 years old. This is referred to as a mini basketball.
Size 1	16 inches	8 oz	Boys and girls ages 2-4 year olds. Also known as micro-mini basketball.
Nerf Toy	9-20 inches	1-5 oz	Boys and girls ages 0-4 years old.