Football/Soccer Ball Size
But you need to choose the right ball to play with. There are different ball sizes, depending on the age of the players. We will tell you which ball you need, and the official specifications of the different balls:
Soccer/Football Ball Size Chart
| Ball Size 5: Circumference: 27''-28'' (69 - 71 cm) Diameter: 8.6''-9'' (22-23 cm) Radius: 4.3''-4.5 (11-11.5 cm) Weight: 14-16 oz (400-450 g) Air Pressure: 8.5-15.6 PSI 0.6-1.1 bar |
| Use for: Size 5 is used by adults and youth from age of 12 and up. This is the official ball in professional leauges and championships. Size 5 is also used in high school soccer. |
Ball Size 4: Circumference: 25''-26'' (63.5 - 66 cm) Diameter: 8''-8.3'' (20.5 - 21 cm) Radius: 4''-4.15'' (10 - 10.5 cm) Weight: 11-13 oz (310-270 g) Air Pressure: 8.5-15.6 PSI 0.6-1.1 bar |
Use for: Size 4 balls are used for players between the ages of 8 and 11 (U-8, U-9, U-10 and U-11). Size 4 balls are also used by adult players in futsal and indoor football (note that the ball material are different for these balls). Size 4 balls are also often used for recreational soccer/football by adults in smaller fields. |
Ball Size 3: Circumference: 23''-24'' (58.5 - 60 cm) Diameter: 7.3''- 7.65'' (18.5 - 19.5) Radius: 3.65''-3.8'' (9.25 - 9.75 cm) Weight: 11-12 oz Air Pressure: 8.5-15.6 PSI 0.6-1.1 bar |
| Use for: Size 3 is the smallest official soccer/football ball size. It is used for young children up to approx. 8 years. It is used in age levels U-6 and U-7. |