American Football vs. Cricket
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Official American footballs are governed by the NFL and NCAA rulebooks. The pro/college ball (Size 9) features a prolate spheroid shape with a long axis of 11.0–11.25 in (27.9–28.6 cm), long circumference of 27.75–28.5 in (70.5–72.4 cm), short circumference of 20.75–21.25 in (52.7–54.0 cm), weight of 14.0–15.0 oz (397–425 g), and inflation pressure of 12.5–13.5 psi.
Cricket balls are regulated by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC Law 4) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). A men's match ball must weigh between 5.5 and 5.75 oz (155.9–163.0 g) and have a circumference between 8.81 and 9.00 in (22.4–22.9 cm). Women's balls weigh 4.94–5.31 oz (140.0–151.0 g) with a circumference of 8.25–8.88 in (21.0–22.5 cm).
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Official Pro / College Tier
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Size 9 (Wilson The Duke) NFL / NCAA Standard | — |
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Long Axis Length
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27.9–28.6 cm (11.0–11.25 in) | — |
|
Long Circumference
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70.5–72.4 cm (27.75–28.5 in) | — |
|
Short Circumference
|
52.7–54.0 cm (20.75–21.25 in) | — |
|
Weight / Mass
|
397–425 g (14.0–15.0 oz) | — |
|
Inflation Pressure
|
12.5–13.5 psi (0.86–0.93 bar / 86.2–93.1 kPa) | — |
|
Outer Material
|
4-Piece Full-Grain Horween Leather with Pebble Grain Cowhide | — |
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Lacing Specification
|
1 Lacing containing exactly 8 Cross-Stitches Pro Standard | — |
|
Men's Official Mass / Weight
|
— | 155.9–163.0 g (5.5–5.75 oz) |
|
Men's Circumference
|
— | 22.4–22.9 cm (8.81–9.00 in) |
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Men's Diameter
|
— | 7.13–7.29 cm (2.81–2.87 in) |
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Women's Official Mass / Weight
|
— | 140.0–151.0 g (4.94–5.31 oz) |
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Women's Circumference
|
— | 21.0–22.5 cm (8.25–8.88 in) |
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Junior Ball Mass (Under 13)
|
— | 133.0–144.0 g (4.69–5.06 oz) |
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Outer Leather Casing
|
— | 4-Piece Molded Alum-Tanned Cowhide Leather Red, White, or Pink |
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Internal Core
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— | Layered Cork Sphere wound with tightly spun worsted wool yarn Standard |
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Seam Stitching
|
— | 6 Rows of Hand-Stitching (75–85 Stitches) Raised Equator Seam |