Golf ball size
An official golf ball is 1.68 in (4.3 cm) across and 5.28 in (13.4 cm) around, weighing 1.62 oz (46 g).
Measurements
| Size | Circumference | Diameter | Weight | Who uses it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conforming ball | 5.28 in (13.4 cm) | 1.68 in (4.3 cm) | 1.62 oz (46 g) | All play under the Rules of Golf |
What to know
The diameter shown is the minimum allowed (1.680 in, 42.67 mm) and the weight is the maximum (1.620 oz, 45.93 g).
Diameter is calculated from the official circumference (diameter = circumference ÷ π).
Questions people ask
What is the diameter of a golf ball?
1.68 in (4.3 cm).
How much does a golf ball weigh?
1.62 oz (46 g).
Related sizes
Sources and method
- USGA / R&A Equipment Rules: minimum diameter 1.680 in, maximum weight 1.620 oz
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.