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Pickleball size

An official pickleball is 2.87–2.97 in (7.3–7.5 cm) across and 9.02–9.33 in (22.9–23.7 cm) around, weighing 0.78–0.94 oz (22–27 g).

Pickleball drawn to scale beside a credit card Credit card Pickleball 2.9 in74.2 mm
Pickleball drawn to scale beside a credit card

Measurements

Pickleball sizes
SizeCircumferenceDiameterWeightWho uses it
Approved ball9.02–9.33 in (22.9–23.7 cm)2.87–2.97 in (7.3–7.5 cm)0.78–0.94 oz (22–27 g)Sanctioned play

What to know

The rulebook sets the diameter at 2.87–2.97 in (72.9–75.4 mm) and the weight at 0.78–0.935 oz.

Diameter is calculated from the official circumference (diameter = circumference ÷ π).

Questions people ask

What is the diameter of a pickleball?

2.87–2.97 in (7.3–7.5 cm).

How much does a pickleball weigh?

0.78–0.94 oz (22–27 g).

Related sizes

Sources and method

  • USA Pickleball Official Rulebook, Section 2.D

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.