What Size Is An Nba Basketball?
We all know that an NBA basketball is a little larger than a regular basketball, but just how much larger is it? Here’s a look at the size specifications for an NBA basketball.
NBA regulation size
An NBA basketball is larger than a women’s basketball, but smaller than a men’s regulation basketball. The circumference of an NBA basketball is 27.5 inches, which is 9 inches smaller than a men’s regulation basketball. The weight of an NBA basketball is 22 ounces, which is 2 ounces heavier than a women’s basketball.
High school, college, and professional sizes
The size of an NBA basketball is slightly larger than a regulation high school or college basketball. The NBA ball is 9.4 inches in circumference and 29.5 inches in diameter. It weighs 22 ounces and is inflated to between 7½ and 8½ pounds per square inch.
Comparison of sizes
The size of an NBA basketball is a little larger than a women’s basketball. The circumference of an NBA ball is 9.43 inches, while a women’s ball has a circumference of 9.25 inches. In terms of diameter, an NBA ball measures 28.5 inches, while a women’s ball is 28.1 inches in diameter.
