How Heavy Is a Soccer Ball?
a Soccer Ball weighs about
430 g (0.948 lb)
Typical range: 410 g – 450 g.
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a soccer ball0.43 kg
size 5 match ball at the start of the match
- 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
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Put it in perspective
- About 2.5× an iPhone 16
- About 8.6× a large egg
- About 8.8× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] The International Football Association Board (IFAB)
Law 2 - The BallStandard body
“between 410 g (14 oz) and 450 g (16 oz) in weight at the start of the match”
Value as published: 410 g (14 oz) to 450 g (16 oz) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- an American football14.5 oz (0.411 kg)
- a basketball600 g (1.32 lb)
- a 10 oz boxing glove10 oz (0.2835 kg)
- a volleyball270 g (0.595 lb)
- a men's javelin800 g (28.22 oz)
- a softball6.75 oz (0.191 kg)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soccer ball weigh?
a Soccer Ball weighs about 430 g (0.948 lb) — size 5 match ball at the start of the match.
How much is a soccer ball in pounds and ounces?
0.948 lb, which is 15.2 oz. In metric terms: 0.43 kg.
Is a soccer ball heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Soccer Ball weighs about 430 g (0.948 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 2.5×.
Where does this number come from?
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