Squash ball
A squash ball is a small, hollow rubber ball used in the sport of squash.
Also known as: competition squash ball
How big is it?
4 cm · representative diameter
Also 1.575 in
Representative diameter · representative
Typical recorded range: 3.95 cm to 4.05 cm.
A little perspective
Squash ball vs Strawberry: length comparison
The diameter of a squash ball is approximately equal to the fruit length of a strawberry.
A squash ball is a small, hollow rubber ball used in the sport of squash.
A strawberry is a sweet, red fruit produced by plants of the genus Fragaria, commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.
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Squash ball
Representative diameter: 4 cm; representative; range 3.95 cm–4.05 cm.
A representative competition squash ball about 40 mm in diameter and 24 g. Approved ball specifications permit small tolerances and grades use different rebound markings.
World Squash — Squash ball specifications
The marked representative diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Strawberry
Defined fruit length: 4 cm; defined specimen; range 3 cm–5 cm.
A defined medium strawberry 4 cm long and 12 g in mass. Cultivar, ripeness and growing conditions vary; leaves and stem are excluded from the calibrated fruit length.
USDA FoodData Central — raw fruit portions
The marked defined fruit length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4 cm
We compare the diameter of a squash ball. This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary. The recorded range is 3.95 cm to 4.05 cm.
A representative competition squash ball about 40 mm in diameter and 24 g. Approved ball specifications permit small tolerances and grades use different rebound markings.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 cm | 3.95 cm to 4.05 cm | representative | |
| 24 g | 23 g to 25 g | representative |
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- World Squash — Squash ball specificationsCompetition balls are around 40 mm diameter and 24 g, subject to specification tolerances.
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