2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm)
A baseball is 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm) from side to side, a major league ball (9 to 9 1/4 in around).
Source: Wikipedia
The published range runs from 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm).
How big is a baseball?
A baseball is 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm) from side to side, a major league ball (9 to 9 1/4 in around).
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What a baseball’s size measures
- Tennis ball: 6.54 to 6.86 cm (2.6 to 2.7 in).
- Golf ball: at least 1.68 in (4.3 cm).
- Table tennis ball: 1.5 in (4 cm).
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| APA | Heightvs. (2026, October 17). How big is a baseball? Drawn to scale beside a person. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/baseball |
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikipedia.
