How Heavy Is a Men's Shot Put?
a Men's Shot Put weighs exactly
7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a men's shot put7.26 kg
senior men's outdoor shot put implement, 7.260 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
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.0× a bowling ball
- About 1.6× a domestic cat
- About 1.9× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] World Athletics
Competition and Technical Rules - 2026 EditionStandard body
“Shot 3.000kg 4.000kg 5.000kg 6.000kg 7.260kg”
Value as published: 7.260kg (men's senior) · 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 bowling ball16 lb (7.26 kg)
- 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 men's shot put weigh?
a Men's Shot Put weighs exactly 7.26 kg (16.01 lb) — senior men's outdoor shot put implement, 7.260 kg.
How much is a men's shot put in pounds and ounces?
16.01 lb, which is 256.1 oz. In metric terms: 7.26 kg.
Is a men's shot put heavier than a bowling ball?
Yes. a Men's Shot Put weighs exactly 7.26 kg (16.01 lb), while a bowling ball is about 16 lb (7.26 kg) — roughly 1.0×.
Where does this number come from?
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