Soccer vs. Volleyball
Comparing 2 standards across 18 specifications. 18 key differences identified.
Official soccer balls are governed by IFAB Law 2 and FIFA Quality Programme standards. The adult match ball (Size 5) has a circumference of 68.0–70.0 cm (27–28 in), weight of 410–450 g (14–16 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.6–1.1 bar (8.5–15.6 psi). Youth categories use Size 4 (ages 8–12) and Size 3 (under 8), while Futsal uses a low-bounce weighted bladder.
Official volleyballs are regulated by the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball). Indoor volleyballs have a circumference of 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in), mass of 260–280 g (9.2–9.9 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.30–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.82 hPa). Beach volleyballs share identical circumference and mass but operate at lower pressure of 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi).
Specification Comparison Table
18 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Standard Adult Size
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Size 5 IFAB / FIFA Official Match | — |
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Size 5 Circumference
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68.0–70.0 cm (26.8–27.6 in) | — |
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Size 5 Mass / Weight
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410–450 g (14.5–15.9 oz) | — |
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Size 5 Inflation Pressure
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0.6–1.1 bar (8.5–15.6 psi / 600–1,100 g/cm²) | — |
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Size 4 Circumference (Youth 8–12)
|
63.5–66.0 cm (25.0–26.0 in) | — |
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Size 4 Mass / Weight
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350–390 g (12.3–13.8 oz) | — |
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Size 3 Circumference (Junior <8)
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58.5–61.0 cm (23.0–24.0 in) | — |
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Size 3 Mass / Weight
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300–320 g (10.6–11.3 oz) | — |
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Futsal Ball Size
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Size 4 (Low-Bounce) 62.0–64.0 cm / 400–440 g (55–65 cm rebound) | — |
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Standard Outer Construction
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32-Panel (20 Hexagons + 12 Pentagons) or Thermal-Bonded PU Synthetic Leather | — |
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Indoor Circumference
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— | 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in) |
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Indoor Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Indoor Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.300–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.8 hPa) |
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Beach Volleyball Circumference
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— | 66.0–68.0 cm (26.0–26.8 in) |
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Beach Volleyball Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Beach Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi / 171.6–220.6 hPa) |
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Indoor Panel Construction
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— | 18-Panel or 8-Panel (Mikasa V200W Dimpled Microfiber) Laminated Synthetic Leather |
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Beach Panel Construction
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— | 10-Panel or 18-Panel Stitched Water-Resistant Synthetic Sewn Panels |