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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).

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Golf ball drawn to scale beside a credit card

Measurements

Golf ball sizes
SizeCircumferenceDiameterWeightWho uses it
Conforming ball5.28 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.