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Football (soccer ball): size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 22 cm.

approximate diameter, size 5

22 cm = 0.22 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

Varies by periodModel not specified

The diameter depends on inflation and the regulation circumference.

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Football (soccer ball), interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

The diameter depends on inflation and the regulation circumference. Displayed dimension: approximate diameter, size 5.

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.

Size 5 football with stitched panels.

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 5 football; its diameter does not date the manufacture or invention of all footballs. A universal year would be misleading.