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Soft Ball

178–198 grams 0.392–0.437 pounds
Lightest · 178 grams Typical · 178–198 grams Heaviest · 198 grams
Range Weight
Unit
#184Category rank 8%Weight position MediumConfidence 1Source

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Soft Ball

Soft Ball has an estimated weight of 178–198 grams. It ranks #184 of 191 in the Sports & Gear category.

Source excerpt: Softball, a game similar to baseball played with a large ball on the field, was invented in 1887 as an indoor game in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It comprises 9-10 team members just like any other sports game.

Position in category

191 Items in category 97.9 kilograms Category average 94.8 kilograms Category median 46 grams–401 kilograms Category span

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178–198 grams

Weight details

Typical 178–198 grams
Minimum 178 grams
Maximum 198 grams
Value type Range
Weight reference text

According to sports rules and regulations, a softball should weigh 178-198 grams, about 7 ounces.

Unit conversions

Kilograms0.188 kilograms
Pounds0.414 pounds
Metric tonnes0.000188 tonnes
Grams188 grams
Ounces6.63 ounces
Stones0.03 stones

Source

1 sources
11 Common Things That Weigh 7 Ounces (oz.) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 2. Soft Ball · Article updated 2024-05-16
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Soft Ball weigh?

Soft Ball typically weighs about 178–198 grams, within a recorded range of 178–198 grams.

Where does Soft Ball rank among Sports & Gear?

It ranks #184 of 191 entries in Sports & Gear, heavier than 8% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb4329e2400>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Sports & Gear
Category rank #184 of 191
Weight position Heavier than 8% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID soft-ball
URL slug soft-ball

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.