How Heavy Is a Women's Shot Put?
a Women's Shot Put weighs exactly
4 kg (8.818 lb)
- 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
senior women's outdoor shot put implement, 4.000 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 1.1× a gallon of water
- About 1.1× a domestic cat
- About 1.8× a bowling ball
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: 4.000kg (women's U20/senior) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a bowling ball16 lb (7.26 kg)
- a men's hammer7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a men's shot put7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a men's discus2 kg (4.409 lb)
- a women's Olympic barbell15 kg (33.07 lb)
- a curling stone20 kg (44 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a women's shot put weigh?
a Women's Shot Put weighs exactly 4 kg (8.818 lb) — senior women's outdoor shot put implement, 4.000 kg.
How much is a women's shot put in pounds and ounces?
8.818 lb, which is 141.1 oz. In metric terms: 4 kg.
Is a women's shot put heavier than a gallon of water?
Yes. a Women's Shot Put weighs exactly 4 kg (8.818 lb), while a gallon of water is about 3.78 kg (8.34 lb) — roughly 1.1×.
Where does this number come from?
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