How Heavy Is a Basketball?
a Basketball weighs about
600 g (1.32 lb)
Typical range: 580 g – 620 g.
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a basketball0.6 kg
FIBA size 7 ball used in all men's competitions
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.5× an iPhone 16
- About 6.3× a gallon of water
- About 7.5× a domestic cat
Sources
[1] FIBA
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2026 - EquipmentStandard body
“Weight 580 - 620 g 510 - 550 g 465 - 495 g 360 - 390 g”
Value as published: 580 - 620 g (size 7) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a volleyball270 g (0.595 lb)
- a softball6.75 oz (0.191 kg)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basketball weigh?
a Basketball weighs about 600 g (1.32 lb) — FIBA size 7 ball used in all men's competitions.
How much is a basketball in pounds and ounces?
1.32 lb, which is 21.2 oz. In metric terms: 0.6 kg.
Is a basketball heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Basketball weighs about 600 g (1.32 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 3.5×.
Where does this number come from?
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