Soccer ball size by age
Soccer ball size by age: U8 and younger uses size 3, U9-U12 uses size 4, and U13 through adult uses size 5, which is also the FIFA and high school standard.
Ball size chart
| Size | Ages | Circumference | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | U8 and under | 23-24 in | 11-12 oz |
| 4 | U9-U12 | 25-26 in | 12-13 oz |
| 5 | U13 and older, adult | 27-28 in | 14-16 oz |
Frequently asked questions
What size soccer ball does a U10 use?+
U10 players use a size 4 soccer ball (25-26 inch circumference, 12-13 oz).
What size soccer ball does a U6 use?+
U6 players use a size 3 soccer ball (23-24 inch circumference, 11-12 oz).
When does a player move up to a size 5 ball?+
Players use a size 5 ball starting at U13. Size 5 is the adult and international standard.
Is size 4 or size 5 used for U12?+
U12 uses a size 4 ball. The switch to size 5 happens at U13.
What size ball is used in high school soccer?+
US high school soccer uses a size 5 ball.
What is the FIFA standard ball size?+
FIFA and IFAB Law 2 specify a size 5 ball for adult and older youth play.