Volleyball has several parts that contribute to its gameplay. This article will explore the size and characteristics of volleyball balls, nets, and courts. Don’t feel like reading, check the summary table below:
Table of Contents
Volleyball Essentials
- Ball: The central component of volleyball is a synthetic or genuine leather sphere. It contains 18 rectangular panels arranged in six sections of three panels each. The ball comes in various sizes for different age groups and playing environments, including indoor and beach volleyball.
- Net: Positioned vertically across the center of the court, the net divides the playing area into two halves. It is usually made of mesh material and is supported by poles or other structures on either side of the court. The net’s height varies depending on the players’ age and gender.
- Court: The playing surface for volleyball is rectangular. The net divides the court into two halves. Boundary lines mark the outer edges of the court, including sidelines and baselines. The dimensions of the court vary between indoor and beach volleyball.
Volleyball | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches) | Weight (grams) | Weight (ounces) |
Age Group: Youth (6-12 years) | ||||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | Circumference: 63.5-66 cm | Circumference: 25-26 inches | Weight: 220-260 grams | Weight: 7.8-9.2 ounces |
Pressure: 2.5-3.2 psi | ||||
Age Group: Teen/Adult (13+ years) | ||||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | Circumference: 65-67 cm | Circumference: 25.6-26.4 inches | Weight: 260-280 grams | Weight: 9.2-9.9 ounces |
Pressure: 2.5-4.3 psi | ||||
Volleyball Net | ||||
Age Group: Youth (6-12 years) | Height: 213-244 cm | Height: 84-96 inches | ||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | ||||
Age Group: Teen/Adult (13+ years) | Height: 243 cm | Height: 96 inches | ||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | ||||
Volleyball Court | ||||
Age Group: Youth (6-12 years) | Length: 900 cm | Length: 354.33 inches | ||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | Width: 600 cm | Width: 236.22 inches | ||
Age Group: Teen/Adult (13+ years) | Length: 1800 cm | Length: 708.66 inches | ||
Indoor/Beach: Indoor | Width: 900 cm | Width: 354.33 inches |
Volleyball ball types size chart
Volleyball by age and use | Circumference (mm) | Circumference (inches) | Weight (g) | Weight (ounces) | Inner Pressure (kgf/cm2) |
Indoor Volleyball Size 5 | 650 – 670 | 25.5 – 26.5 inches | 260 – 280 | 9.2 – 9.9 ounces | 0.3 – 0.325 |
Indoor Volleyball Size 4 | 620 – 640 | 24.4 – 25.2 inches | 240 – 260 | 8.5 – 9.2 ounces | 0.3 – 0.325 |
School Volleyball Size 5 | 650 – 670 | 25.5 – 26.5 inches | 195 – 225 | 6.9 – 7.9 ounces | 0.2 – 0.225 |
Kids Volleyball Size 5 | 645 – 665 | 25 – 26 inches | 160 – 180 | 5.6 – 6.3 ounces | 0.1 – 0.15 |
Beach Volleyball Size | 660 – 680 | 26 – 26.7 inches | 260 – 280 | 9.2 – 9.9 ounces | 0.225 |
Volleyball Net heights
Volleyball | Net Height Indoor Cms | Net Height Indoor Inches |
Women’s Indoor Volleyball | 224 – 244 | 88.2 – 96 |
Girls’ Indoor Volleyball | 224 – 244 | 88.2 – 96 |
Boys’ Indoor Volleyball | 224 – 244 | 88. – 96 |
Men’s Indoor Volleyball | 243 | 96 |
Beach Volleyball | 224 – 244 cm 88 – 96 inch | 224 – 244 cm 88 – 96 inch |
Volleyball Court sizes
Category | Indoor Volleyball | Beach Volleyball |
Court Size | 18 x 9 meters 59 x 29.5 feet | 16 x 8 meters 52.5 x 26.2 feet |
Net Height | 243 cm 95.67 inches | 243 cm 95.67 inches |
Surrounding Space | 3 meters 9.84 feet | 3 meters 9.84 feet |
Building Height | 12 meters 39.37 feet | – |