What is the Weight of a Football?
A football's weight varies depending on its level of play.
National Football League (NFL):
- Regulation footballs weigh between 14 and 15 ounces (400-425 grams).
College Football:
- Regulation footballs weigh between 14 and 15 ounces (400-425 grams).
High School Football:
- Regulation footballs weigh between 13 and 14 ounces (373-400 grams).
Youth Football:
- Footballs for children ages 9 and under weigh between 10 and 12 ounces (283-340 grams).
- Footballs for children ages 10-12 weigh between 12 and 14 ounces (340-400 grams).
Factors Affecting Football Weight:
- Panel Thickness: Thicker panels result in a heavier football.
- Leather: Genuine leather is heavier than synthetic materials.
- Air Pressure: Underinflated footballs weigh more than properly inflated ones.
Related Questions:
- What is the shape of a football? A prolate spheroid, similar to an oval.
- What is a football made of? Leather or synthetic materials.
- Who invented the football? Walter Camp, in the late 1800s.
- How many laces are on a football? 4 laces, each approximately 20 inches long.
- What is the ideal air pressure for a football? 12.5-13.5 pounds per square inch (psi).
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