How Heavy Is a Bowling Ball?
a Bowling Ball weighs about
16 lb (7.26 kg)
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
- 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
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.6× a domestic cat
- About 1.9× a gallon of water
- About 43× an iPhone 16
Sources
[1] United States Bowling Congress
2026 USBC Equipment Specifications ManualStandard body
“The weight of the ball shall not exceed 16.00 pounds. There is no minimum weight requirement.”
Value as published: 16.00 pounds maximum · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a men's hammer7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a men's shot put7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a women's shot put4 kg (8.818 lb)
- a women's Olympic barbell15 kg (33.07 lb)
- a curling stone20 kg (44 lb)
- a men's Olympic barbell20 kg (44.09 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bowling ball weigh?
a Bowling Ball weighs about 16 lb (7.26 kg) — heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight.
How much is a bowling ball in pounds and ounces?
16 lb, which is 256 oz. In metric terms: 7.26 kg.
Is a bowling ball heavier than a domestic cat?
Yes. a Bowling Ball weighs about 16 lb (7.26 kg), while a domestic cat is about 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) — roughly 1.6×.
Where does this number come from?
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