How Heavy Is a Softball?
a Softball weighs about
6.75 oz (0.191 kg)
Typical range: 184 g – 198 g.
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a softball0.191 kg
12-inch fastpitch softball, 6.50 to 7.00 ounces
- 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 1.1× an iPhone 16
- About 3.8× a large egg
- About 20× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] USA Softball
2026 USA Softball Official Rules of SoftballStandard body
“The official 12-inch softball shall be 11 7/8 – 12 1/4 inches in circumference when measured across two seams and weigh 6.50 - 7.00 ounces.”
Value as published: 6.50 - 7.00 ounces · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a softball weigh?
a Softball weighs about 6.75 oz (0.191 kg) — 12-inch fastpitch softball, 6.50 to 7.00 ounces.
How much is a softball in pounds and ounces?
0.422 lb, which is 6.75 oz. In metric terms: 0.191 kg.
Is a softball heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Softball weighs about 6.75 oz (0.191 kg), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1.1×.
Where does this number come from?
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