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 across
Also 2.5 in
Defined regulation-range diameter · specified
Typical recorded range: 6.27 cm to 6.47 cm.
A little perspective
About the same scale as Antarctic krill.
Antarctic krill: Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Lacrosse ball
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
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
For comparison, this page uses defined regulation-range diameter. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison. 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.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Lacrosse ball 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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The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
- World Lacrosse — Equipment and ball standardsRegulation ball circumference and mass ranges.
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