1.5 in (4 cm)
A table tennis ball is 1.5 in (4 cm) from side to side, the regulation 40 mm ball. Diameter of the regulation ball.
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How big is a table tennis ball?
A table tennis ball is 1.5 in (4 cm) from side to side, the regulation 40 mm ball.
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What a table tennis ball’s size measures
- Golf ball: at least 1.68 in (4.3 cm).
- Hockey puck: 1 in (2.5 cm). A table tennis ball is taller than a hockey puck by 0.5 in (1.5 cm).
- Tennis ball: 6.54 to 6.86 cm (2.6 to 2.7 in).
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