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Pool ball
A kind of billiard ball · also called Billiard ball, Pocket billiard ball
About
A standard pool ball is a dense resin sphere measuring about 2.25 inches across and weighing under six ounces.
Standard American pool balls are slightly larger than balls used in snooker, which typically measure 2.06 inches (5.2 cm) across. Carom and Russian pyramid billiard balls are larger, with Russian balls reaching up to 2.68 inches (6.8 cm) in diameter. Regulation sets tolerate size differences of only a tiny fraction of an inch to ensure consistent rolls and true rebounds. Despite their compact size, their solid phenolic resin composition gives them a surprisingly dense, heavy feel in the hand.
From Wikipedia
A billiard ball is a small, hard ball used in cue sports, such as carom billiards, pool, and snooker. The number, type, diameter, color, and pattern of the balls differ depending upon the specific game being played.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a pool ball?
- A regulation pool ball is 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter and weighs 5.8 ounces (165 g). It is slightly smaller than a standard tennis ball, but more than twice as heavy.
- How much space does a pool ball take up?
- About 6.76 tbsp (100 mL), the volume of its body.
Weight
5.82 oz (165 g)
- Space it takes up
- 6.76 tbsp (100 mL)
- Length
- 2.24 in (5.7 cm)
- Height
- 2.24 in (5.7 cm)
Quick answer
A regulation pool ball is 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter and weighs 5.8 ounces (165 g). It is slightly smaller than a standard tennis ball, but more than twice as heavy.
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