Lacrosse ball
A lacrosse ball is a solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse, designed to meet official standards for play.
Also known as: lacrosse game ball
How big is it?
6.35 cm · defined regulation-range diameter
Also 2.5 in
Defined regulation-range diameter · specified
Typical recorded range: 6.27 cm to 6.47 cm.
A little perspective
Lacrosse ball vs Antarctic krill: length comparison
The regulation-range diameter of a lacrosse ball is about 1.06 times the adult body length of an Antarctic krill.
A lacrosse ball is a solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse, designed to meet official standards for play.
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
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Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Lacrosse ball
Defined regulation-range diameter: 6.35 cm; specified; range 6.27 cm–6.47 cm.
A defined regulation-range lacrosse ball 63.5 mm in diameter and 145 g. The selected values lie within World Lacrosse equipment limits.
World Lacrosse — Equipment and ball standards
The marked defined regulation-range diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Antarctic krill
Defined adult body length: 6 cm; representative specimen; range 5 cm–6.5 cm.
A defined adult Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) 6 cm long with a 1.5 g wet mass. Body length excludes the antennae; sex, maturity and feeding condition affect size.
Australian Antarctic Program — Antarctic krill
The marked defined adult body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 6.35 cm
We compare the regulation-range diameter of a lacrosse ball. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes. The recorded range is 6.27 cm to 6.47 cm.
A defined regulation-range lacrosse ball 63.5 mm in diameter and 145 g. The selected values lie within World Lacrosse equipment limits.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.35 cm | 6.27 cm to 6.47 cm | specified | |
| 145 g | 140 g to 147 g | specified |
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- World Lacrosse — Equipment and ball standardsRegulation ball circumference and mass ranges.
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