A regulation size basketball is a basketball that meets the standard size set for official play, particularly for professional leagues like the NBA. The standard dimensions for a regulation basketball are:
– Circumference: 29.5 inches (75 cm)
– Diameter: Approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm)
– Weight: 22 ounces (620 grams)
This size basketball is typically used in men’s professional basketball, such as in the NBA and NCAA. For women’s professional basketball, the ball is slightly smaller, with a circumference of 28.5 inches (72.4 cm) and a weight of 20 ounces (567 grams).
