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(Official NBA weight is 22 ounces (avoirdupois) = 623.7 grams.)
High School basketballs may be lighter: 20 ounces -
According to Rule 1 Section 12 Article 1e. parts 1 and 2, "The weight shall be within a minimum of 20 ounces to a maximum of 22 ounces for high school boys competition and within a minimum of 18 ounces to a maximum of 20 ounces for high school girls competition."
Basketballs actually come in four sizes
- Size 3: circumference 22 to 22.5 inches, weight 10-11 ounces, recommended for small children (age 5-8). It has a diameter of 7 to 7.16 inches and a radius of 3.5 to 3.58 inches
- Size 5: circumference 27.25 to 27.75 inches, weight 16.6-18 ounces recommended for boys and girls under 12 years old (junior league). It has a diameter of 8.67 to 8.83 inches and a radius of 4.34 to 4.42 inches.
- Size 6: circumference 28.5 to 29 inches, weight 20 ounces, recommended for boys and 12-14 and girls and women age 12 and up. This is the official game ball for women's high school, university and professional Basketball. It has a diameter of 9.07 to 9.23 inches and a radius of 4.54 to 4.62 inches.
- Size 7: circumference 29.5 to 30 inches, weight 22 ounces, recommended for men and boys age 15 and up. This is the official game ball for men's high school, university and professional basketball. It has a diameter of 9.39 to 9.55 inches and a radius of 4.7 to 4.77 inches.
29.5 ounces
1.25 pounds or 20 ounces for the Spalding NBA game ball.
I was told of this specification by Spalding customer service.
The NCAA allows 20 to 22 ounces for men and 18 to 20 ounces per ball in women's
competition.
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What is the official basketball for the ncaa mens basketball tournament?
The Wilson Soultion
What is the difference in weight between a girls basketball and a boys basketball?
The difference between them is a girls basketball is not as heavy as a boys basketball!
What are the official types of shots involved in basketball?
The official types of shots involved in basketball are the mid-range shot, the layup, the three-pointer, the dunk, the alley-oop, the free-throw, and the half-court shot. Those are the official shots, but there are some other slang terms.
What state did basketball began in?
Basketball was created in 1891 by a physical education professor and instructor at what is now Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. The first official game of basketball was played in Albany, New York in January 1892.
What was the official weight of the first soccer ball?
400 k.gram to 450 k. gram
Is 28.5 mens size baksetball?
No, 28.5 is a women's size basketball. For a men's size basketball, it should say official size and weight.
How much does a basketball weigh in grams?
The weight of a basketball depends on it's size. The official size 7 basketball weight approximately 566.99 - 623.69 grams. The women's' size 6 is a little smaller. It weighs approximately 510.29 - 566.99 grams :) I hope this helped!!
Official basketball size?
Official Basketball size for men is 7 and for women is 6.
What is the correct weight for a basketball?
Since "air" does not weigh anything, the overall weight then of the basketball would be the same if inflated or deflated.
Official size and weight of nba basketball?
An NBA basketball is 29.5 to 29.875 inches around. It is supposed to weigh about 22 ounces. Internally, there is a rubber bladder that is able to hold air.
How many centimeters is the official height of a basketball hoop?
The official height of a basketball hoop is 10 feet which is 300cm.
What is the official basketball for the ncaa mens basketball tournament?
The Wilson Soultion
What is the representative of basketball called?
Official
The size of a basketball hoop?
The Official Basketball Hoop size is 21 inches
What makes a basketball so heavy?
Because of the weight of the basketball.
How much is a official NBA basketball?
$77
What is the official height of nba basketball hoops?
The official height is 10 feet high.
