What Is the Size of an NFL Football?
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Wondering what the size of an NFL football is? Here’s everything you need to know about the official size of an NFL football.
NFL Footballs
The size of an NFL football is 11 to 11.25 inches long and 22 to 22.375 inches in circumference at the center. They are inflated to 12.5 to 13.5 pounds per square inch. NFL footballs are made by Wilson.
Official size
The official size of an NFL football is 11 inches long and 22 inches in circumference at its widest point. It weighs 14-16 oz.
Inflated size
Depending on the age and playing level of the game, an NFL football must be inflated to between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch, or PSI, and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces.
College Footballs
In the National Football League, the size of a football is standardized at 11 inches (27.9 cm) long and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in circumference at its widest point. However, in college football, there are no size standards for the footballs. as a result, the footballs used can be any size and any weight.
Official size
An NFL football is 11 to 11 1/2 inches long, 20 3/4 to 21 1/4 inches in circumference at the center and 28 to 28 1/2 inches in circumference at the end. It weighs 14 to 15 ounces.
Inflated size
Size of an NFL Football
An NFL football is 28-30 inches long and 58-60 inches in circumference at its widest point. It weighs 22-24 ounces and is inflated to 12.5-13.5 psi.
High School Footballs
While the high school football may not be as popular as the NFL, it is still a very important part of American culture. High school footballs are typically a bit smaller than NFL footballs. This is because high school footballs are made for younger players who aren’t as strong as the professionals.
Official size
An NFL football is 11 inches (28 cm) long and 22 inches (56 cm) in circumference at its widest point. It weighs 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) and is inflated to 12.5 to 13.5 pounds per square inch.
Inflated size
The size of a football is not standard across all leagues. The size also changes depending on whether the game is played by men, women, or children. The professional size football used in the National Football League (NFL) is 11 to 11.25 inches (27.9 to 28.6 cm) in diameter and 20.75 inches (52.7 cm) long, while the football used in collegiate and high school football measures 11 to 11.5 inches (27.9 to 29.2 cm) in diameter with a length of 21 to 21.25 inches (53 to 54 cm). Pee wee and youth footballs have a smaller circumference and are shorter in length than those used by older players; these dimensions vary by manufacturer and league
