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Basketball: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 24 cm.

approximate diameter, size 7

24 cm = 0.24 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

Varies by periodModel not specified

A textured covering makes it easier to grip.

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Basketball, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A textured cover makes it easier to grip. Displayed dimension: approximate diameter, size 7.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Textured basketball, size 7.

Model not specified: Varies by period. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. Generic size 7 basketball; its manufacturing date depends on the unspecified model. A universal year would be misleading.