How Heavy Is a Golf Ball?
a Golf Ball weighs exactly
45.9 g (0.1012 lb)
- 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
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
- a golf ball0.0459 kg
conforming golf ball, mass not greater than 45.93 g (1.620 oz)
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.1× a large egg
- About 3.7× an iPhone 16
- About 82× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] The R&A
The Rules of Equipment - Part 4: Conformance of BallsStandard body
“The weight of the ball must not be greater than 1.620 ounces avoirdupois (45.93 g).”
Value as published: 1.620 ounces avoirdupois (45.93 g) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a tennis ball57.7 g (0.127 lb)
- a baseball5.13 oz (0.145 kg)
- a hockey puck5.75 oz (0.163 kg)
- a softball6.75 oz (0.191 kg)
- a volleyball270 g (0.595 lb)
- a 10 oz boxing glove10 oz (0.2835 kg)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf ball weigh?
a Golf Ball weighs exactly 45.9 g (0.1012 lb) — conforming golf ball, mass not greater than 45.93 g (1.620 oz).
How much is a golf ball in pounds and ounces?
0.1012 lb, which is 1.619 oz. In metric terms: 0.0459 kg.
Is a golf ball heavier than a large egg?
No. a Golf Ball weighs exactly 45.9 g (0.1012 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/1.09.
Where does this number come from?
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