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30 inches - The circumference of a Basketball varies according to the governing organization's rules. According to the FIBA, it is 78 cm (30.7"). In the NBA, it is 29 1/2" to 29 3/4" around the channels and 29 5/8" to 29 7/8" across the channels. In the NCAA the maximum Circumference is 30".
The NBA also recommends these sizes for different athletes
- Size 3: circumference 22 to 22.5 inches, weight 10-11 ounces, recommended for small children (age 5-8). It has a diameter of 7 to 7.16 inches and a radius of 3.5 to 3.58 inches
- Size 5: circumference 27.25 to 27.75 inches, weight 16.6-18 ounces recommended for boys and girls under 12 years old (junior league). It has a diameter of 8.67 to 8.83 inches and a radius of 4.34 to 4.42 inches.
- Size 6: circumference 28.5 to 29 inches, weight 20 ounces, recommended for boys and 12-14 and girls and women age 12 and up. This is the official game ball for women's high school, university and professional Basketball. It has a diameter of 9.07 to 9.23 inches and a radius of 4.54 to 4.62 inches.
- Size 7: circumference 29.5 to 30 inches, weight 22 ounces, recommended for men and boys age 15 and up. This is the official game ball for men's high school, university and professional basketball. It has a diameter of 9.39 to 9.55 inches and a radius of 4.7 to 4.77 inches.
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A circumference is 4
What definition of circumference?
The circumference is the distance around a closed curve. Circumference is a special perimeter.
What is the relationship between diamter and circumference?
circumference = pi*diameter or pi = circumference/diameter
Circumference circle of 8ft?
25.13 feet is the circumference. (diameter x pi = circumference).
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The circumference is 12.56 approximately
What is the circumference of basketball ring?
which circumference of the basketball ring are you trying to calculate? 2d or 3d -"... 3d
What is the size of a basketball for a women's basketball game?
28.5" in circumference
What is the circumfence of a basketball?
The men's size seven basketball has a circumference between 29.5 and 30 inches. The women's size six basketball has a circumference between 28.5 and 28 7/8 inches. The junior size five basketball has a circumference between 27.25 and 27.75 inches. The mini size three basketball has a circumference between 22 and 22.5 inches.
Does the circumference of a basketball effect bounce?
No
What is the weight and circumference of a regulation NCCA mens basketball?
20 to 22 ounces and 29.5 to 30 inches in circumference for mens basketball.
Does the circumference and diameter of a basketball effect its bounce?
No
What are the sizes of basketballs?
A womens basketball is 28.5" in circumference and a mens basketball is 29.5" in circumference.
What is the Circumference of center circle on a basketball court?
The center circle on an NBA regulation basketball court has a circumference of 37.7 feet (37 feet 8.4 inches).
What is the original circumference of basketball ring?
30" for men
What is the circumference of an regulation size men's basketball?
the answer is 22.5
A basketball hoop is a circle with a diameter of 46 find the circumference of the basketball hoop?
It is 144.5 cm.
How much does a NBA basketball wiegh?
Mens basketball size is 29.5" in circumference and weighs 22 ounces.
