Kettlebell Weight Tolerance

Compared across 6 organizations. Equipment Specifications category.

Rule Text by Organization

IKO International Kettlebell Organization

Competition kettlebells must maintain +/- 1% weight tolerance.

1 percent

IKMF International Kettlebell Marathon Federation

Competition kettlebells must be verified at weigh-in. The competitor should weigh the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see and verify the weight.

IKSFA International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy

Competition kettlebells must conform to standard weight tolerances. All competition kettlebells have the same external dimensions regardless of weight.

IUKL International Union of Kettlebell Lifting

Competition kettlebells must not deviate from nominal weight by more than 100 grams. This is stricter than some organizations that allow +/- 1% tolerance.

100 grams

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

Competition kettlebells must not deviate from nominal weight by more than 100 grams, following the IUKL standard.

100 grams

WKSF World Kettlebell Sport Federation

Weight of kettlebells should not vary more than 100 grams less or more than the standard weight.

100 g

Frequently Asked Questions

How does International Kettlebell Organization (IKO) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Competition kettlebells must maintain +/- 1% weight tolerance.

How does International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Competition kettlebells must be verified at weigh-in. The competitor should weigh the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see and verify the weight.

How does International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy (IKSFA) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Competition kettlebells must conform to standard weight tolerances. All competition kettlebells have the same external dimensions regardless of weight.

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Competition kettlebells must not deviate from nominal weight by more than 100 grams. This is stricter than some organizations that allow +/- 1% tolerance.

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Competition kettlebells must not deviate from nominal weight by more than 100 grams, following the IUKL standard.

How does World Kettlebell Sport Federation (WKSF) define kettlebell weight tolerance?

Weight of kettlebells should not vary more than 100 grams less or more than the standard weight.

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