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Regulation curling stones weigh 38 to 44 pounds (17–20 kilos). The weight can vary based on the size and density of the granite used to make the stone. Because curling stones are also allowed to have slightly different sizes, one stone may weigh several pounds more or less than another.
The curling stone (also sometimes called a rock in North America) is made of granite and is specified by the World Curling Federation, which requires a weight between 19.96 and 17.24 kilograms (44 and 38 lb), a maximum circumference of 914 millimetres (36 in), and a minimum height of 114 millimetres (41⁄2 in). [30]
22 Φεβ 2018 · There is no definite weight of a curling stone, rather there is a maximum and minimum, between which it must weigh. The weight range is 17.24kg-19.96kg (38lbs-44lbs), this includes the...
While the most common weight of a curling stone is 42 pounds, curling stones generally weigh between 38lbs -44lbs. That may sound very heavy, and it is! But curlers don’t need to lift that weight, they simply need to slide them down a sheet of ice. What are the dimensions of a curling stone?
9 Αυγ 2023 · A standard curling stone weighs between 38 and 44 pounds (17.24 to 19.96 kilograms) and has a maximum circumference of 36 inches (91.44 centimeters). The granite used in high-quality curling stones usually comes from two primary sources: Ailsa Craig, an island off the coast of Scotland, or the Trefor Granite Quarry in Wales.
The Ideal Weight for Olympic Curling Stones. Olympic curling competitions adhere to strict regulations set by the World Curling Federation (WCF). According to these rules, each stone used in official tournaments must weigh between 38 and 44 pounds (17.24-19.96 kilograms).
11 Φεβ 2022 · The official USA Curling rulebook states that each curling stone cannot be greater than 44 pounds (19.96kg) in weight, and no less than 38 pounds (17.24kg). The handle is included as part...
