How Heavy Is a Volleyball?
a Volleyball weighs about
270 g (0.595 lb)
Typical range: 260 g – 280 g.
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a volleyball0.27 kg
indoor match ball, circumference 65-67 cm
- 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 1.6× an iPhone 16
- About 5.4× a large egg
- About 14× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] FIVB
Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028Standard body
“Its circumference is 65-67 cm and its weight is 260-280 g.”
Value as published: 260-280 g · 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 volleyball weigh?
a Volleyball weighs about 270 g (0.595 lb) — indoor match ball, circumference 65-67 cm.
How much is a volleyball in pounds and ounces?
0.595 lb, which is 9.52 oz. In metric terms: 0.27 kg.
Is a volleyball heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Volleyball weighs about 270 g (0.595 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1.6×.
Where does this number come from?
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