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Airsoft pellets, commonly known as BBs, are spherical projectiles made of plastic and used by airsoft guns. They are the ammunition for airsoft guns and come in 6mm or 8mm sizes, with 6mm being the standard and most widely used size. The weight of BBs varies by the amount of air contained in the BB.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.12 g to 0.46 g |
| Diameter | 5.95 mm to 6 mm (0.24 in) |
| Common Weights | 0.20 g, 0.25 g, 0.28 g, 0.30 g, 0.32 g, 0.40 g |
What You'll Learn
Airsoft pellets are spherical projectiles used by airsoft guns
Airsoft pellets, also known as BBs, are spherical projectiles used by airsoft guns. They are typically made of plastic and are the ammunition for airsoft guns.
Airsoft pellets usually measure around 6mm in diameter, though some models use 8mm. They weigh between 0.12g and 0.46g, with the most common weights being 0.20g and 0.25g. The weight of the BBs can vary depending on the amount of air contained inside them. A 0.20g BB, for example, would have more air trapped in it than a 0.48g BB.
Some indoor fields limit the weight of BBs to 0.2g in order to restrict joule creeping.
Airsoft pellets are available in a variety of colours and are an essential component of airsoft, a popular sport that involves firing these pellets at other players.
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Airsoft BBs are made of plastic
Airsoft BBs are not the same as the 4.5mm calibre metal projectiles that BB guns fire, or the 4.6mm birdshot from which the term "BB" originated. They are also different from the 5.95mm BBs mentioned in some sources.
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They usually measure around 6mm in diameter
Plastic BBs, or airsoft pellets, usually measure around 6mm in diameter, although some models use 8mm. They weigh between 0.12g and 0.46g, with the most common weights being 0.20g and 0.25g. The weight of a BB depends on the amount of air contained within it. A 0.20g BB will have much more air trapped in it than a 0.48g BB, for example.
The 6mm BB is the standard and most widely used size, although 8mm BBs are also available.
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The weight varies by the amount of air contained in the BB
The weight of a plastic BB varies by the amount of air contained in the BB. A 0.20g BB would have much more air trapped in it than a 0.48g one. The weight of a BB can also vary depending on its size. BBs come in 6mm or 8mm sizes, with 6mm being the standard and most widely used size. The weight of a 6mm BB ranges from 0.12g to 0.46g, with the most common weights being 0.20g and 0.25g. 8mm BBs are less common, but they are also available.
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The most common weights are 0.20g and 0.25g
Plastic BBs, also known as airsoft pellets, are spherical projectiles used by airsoft guns. They usually measure around 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter and weigh 0.20–0.40 g (3.1–6.2 gr), with the most common weights being 0.20 g and 0.25 g. They are the ammunition for airsoft guns and are fired out of the guns. The weight of a BB varies by the amount of air contained in the BB. A 0.20 g BB would have much more air trapped in it than a 0.48 g one.
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Frequently asked questions
Plastic BBs weigh between 0.12g and 0.46g, with the most common weights being 0.20g and 0.25g.
Plastic BBs are usually 6mm in diameter, though some models use 8mm.
Plastic BBs are used as ammunition for airsoft guns.
Plastic BBs are made of plastic.
Metal BBs are 4.5mm calibre projectiles, while plastic BBs are 6mm or 8mm in diameter and weigh less.
