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how much does a basketball weight

A standard basketball used in professional leagues like the NBA typically weighs between 22 and 24 ounces (about 620 to 680 grams). The official size for men’s basketballs is a circumference of 29.5 inches (75 cm). For women’s basketballs, the ball is slightly smaller, weighing between 18 and 20 ounces (510 to 570 grams), with a circumference of 28.5 inches (72 cm).

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