How Heavy Is a Table Tennis Ball?
a Table Tennis Ball weighs exactly
2.7 g (0.005952 lb)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- 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 table tennis ball0.0027 kg
ITTF-approved 40 mm ball
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Put it in perspective
- About 19× a large egg
- About 63× an iPhone 16
- About 1,400× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] International Table Tennis Federation
ITTF Handbook 2022Standard body
“The ball shall be spherical, with a diameter of 40mm. ... The ball shall weigh 2.7g.”
Value as published: 2.7 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a golf ball45.9 g (0.1012 lb)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a table tennis ball weigh?
a Table Tennis Ball weighs exactly 2.7 g (0.005952 lb) — ITTF-approved 40 mm ball.
How much is a table tennis ball in pounds and ounces?
0.005952 lb, which is 0.09524 oz. In metric terms: 0.0027 kg.
Is a table tennis ball heavier than a large egg?
No. a Table Tennis Ball weighs exactly 2.7 g (0.005952 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/19.
Where does this number come from?
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