Basketball vs. Cricket
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Basketball dimensions and inflation pressures are standardized by FIBA, the NBA, and the NCAA. The official men's ball (Size 7) measures 29.5 in (74.9–78.0 cm) in circumference with a mass of 22 oz (567–650 g) and inflation pressure of 7.5–8.5 psi. The official women's ball (Size 6) measures 28.5 in (72.4–73.7 cm) with a mass of 18–20 oz (510–567 g).
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
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Men's Official Standard
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Size 7 (29.5 in) NBA / FIBA / NCAA Men | — |
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Size 7 Circumference
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74.9–78.0 cm (29.5–30.7 in) | — |
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Size 7 Mass / Weight
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567–650 g (20.0–22.9 oz) | — |
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Inflation Pressure (NBA / FIBA)
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7.5–8.5 psi (0.52–0.59 bar / 517–586 hPa) | — |
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Women's Official Standard
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Size 6 (28.5 in) WNBA / FIBA / NCAA Women | — |
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Size 6 Circumference
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72.4–73.7 cm (28.5–29.0 in) | — |
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Size 6 Mass / Weight
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510–567 g (18.0–20.0 oz) | — |
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Youth Standard (Ages 9–11)
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Size 5 (27.5 in) 69.0–71.0 cm / 470–500 g | — |
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Official 3x3 Basketball
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Size 6 Circumference / Size 7 Weight 72.4–73.7 cm / 590–650 g | — |
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Standard Rebound Drop Test
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1,200–1,400 mm rebound when dropped from 1,800 mm | — |
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Men's Official Mass / Weight
|
— | 155.9–163.0 g (5.5–5.75 oz) |
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Men's Circumference
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— | 22.4–22.9 cm (8.81–9.00 in) |
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Men's Diameter
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— | 7.13–7.29 cm (2.81–2.87 in) |
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Women's Official Mass / Weight
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— | 140.0–151.0 g (4.94–5.31 oz) |
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Women's Circumference
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— | 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
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— | 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
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— | 6 Rows of Hand-Stitching (75–85 Stitches) Raised Equator Seam |