Tennis Ball Dimensions Chart
Compare tennis ball dimensions for standard, slow, fast, high-altitude and junior stage balls. Choose a display unit to see diameter, circumference and available weight ranges.
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| Measurement | Range |
|---|---|
| Diameter | — |
| Circumference | — |
| Weight | — |
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How tennis ball dimensions are calculated
This tennis ball dimensions chart compares the fixed diameter ranges supplied for ITF ball types and junior stage balls. It includes standard, slow, fast, high-altitude and stage balls so the specifications stay tied to tennis equipment categories.
The chart calculates circumference from each diameter using pi, then converts the supplied metric measurements to the selected display unit. Weight is shown only where the reference supplies a mass range; junior and some full-size categories are left unspecified rather than estimated.
circumference = diameter × pi These are published specification ranges, not a measurement of a particular ball. Manufacturing variation, wear and pressure can affect an individual ball.
Tennis ball dimensions FAQ
What is the diameter of a standard tennis ball?
The supplied Type 2 standard / medium range is 6.54–6.86 cm, or 2.57–2.70 in.
How is tennis ball circumference calculated?
The chart multiplies each diameter endpoint by pi, preserving the range before converting it to the selected unit.
Do all tennis ball types have the same weight?
The supplied reference gives 56.0–59.4 g for Type 2 and Type 3. It does not provide weights for Type 1, high-altitude or junior stage balls, so those cells say that the weight is not specified in the source.
What do the red, orange and green stage labels mean?
They identify junior stage balls: Stage 3 red is listed at 25% compression, Stage 2 orange at 50%, and Stage 1 green at 75%.
Are these measurements for every tennis ball?
No. They are category-level specification ranges from the supplied reference and may not describe a particular used or worn ball.