American football crossbar
10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm)
An American football crossbar is 10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm) from ground to crossbar top.
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Athletics hurdle
3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm)
An athletics hurdle is 3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm) from track to hurdle top (senior men's 110 m).
badminton net
5 ft 0 in (152.4 cm)
A badminton net is listed by the Government of Western Australia at 5 ft 0 in (152.4 cm).
Balance beam
4 ft 1 in (125 cm)
A balance beam is 4 ft 1 in (125 cm) from the floor to the top of the beam (landing mat not included).
Baseball
2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm)
A baseball is 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) to 3 in (7.6 cm) from side to side, a major league ball (9 to 9 1/4 in around).
Baseball pitcher’s mound
10 in (25.4 cm)
A baseball pitcher’s mound is 10 in (25.4 cm) from home plate level to pitching rubber.
Basketball
about 9.39 in (23.9 cm)
A basketball is about 9.39 in (23.9 cm) from side to side, a size 7 ball (the NBA’s, 29.5 in around).
Basketball backboard
3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm)
A basketball backboard is 3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm) from lower to upper backboard edge (board alone).
basketball hoop
10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm)
A basketball hoop is listed by the NBA at 10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm).
Beach volleyball net
7 ft 11.5 in (243 cm)
A beach volleyball net is 7 ft 11.5 in (243 cm) from sand to net top at center (adult men's competition).
Bowling ball
8.5 in (21.6 cm) to 8.595 in (21.8 cm)
A bowling ball is 8.5 in (21.6 cm) to 8.595 in (21.8 cm) from side to side, a tenpin ball within the United States Bowling Congress limits.
Corner flag
at least 4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
A corner flag is at least 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) from the ground to the top of the post, under Law 1 of the Laws of the Game.
Cricket stumps
28 in (71.1 cm)
Cricket stumps are 28 in (71.1 cm) from ground to stump top (bails excluded).
Dartboard bullseye
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
A dartboard bullseye is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) from floor to bull center.
Field hockey goal
7 ft 0.5 in (214 cm)
A field hockey goal is 7 ft 0.5 in (214 cm) from ground to crossbar underside.
Futsal goal
6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm)
A futsal goal is 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm) from floor to crossbar underside.
Golf ball
at least 1.68 in (4.3 cm)
A golf ball is at least 1.68 in (4.3 cm) from side to side (the smallest a ball may be under the R&A and USGA rules).
Gymnastics rings
9 ft 2 in (280 cm)
Gymnastics rings are 9 ft 2 in (280 cm) from floor to lower inside edge of rings (landing mat not included).
Handball goal
6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm)
A handball goal is 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm) from floor to crossbar underside.
Hockey puck
1 in (2.5 cm)
A hockey puck is 1 in (2.5 cm) (in thickness, lying flat on its circular face).
Horizontal bar
9 ft 2 in (280 cm)
A horizontal bar is 9 ft 2 in (280 cm) from the floor to the bar (landing mat not included).
ice hockey goal
4 ft 0 in (122 cm)
An ice hockey goal is listed by the International Ice Hockey Federation at 4 ft 0 in (122 cm).
Parallel bars
6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm)
Parallel bars are 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm) from floor to bar upper surface (landing mat not included).
Pommel horse
3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm)
A pommel horse is 3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm) from the floor to the top of the horse body (pommels not included).
Rugby goal crossbar
9 ft 10 in (300 cm)
A rugby goal crossbar is 9 ft 10 in (300 cm) from ground to crossbar top (rugby union).
Rugby league crossbar
9 ft 10 in (300 cm)
A rugby league crossbar is 9 ft 10 in (300 cm) from ground to crossbar top (rugby league).
Snooker table
33 1/2 in (85.1 cm) to 34 1/2 in (87.6 cm)
A snooker table is 33 1/2 in (85.1 cm) to 34 1/2 in (87.6 cm) from floor to cushion top (full-size competition table, not the playing surface).
Soccer ball
21.6 to 22.3 cm (8.5 to 8.8 in)
A soccer ball is 21.6 to 22.3 cm (8.5 to 8.8 in) from side to side, a size 5 ball (68 to 70 cm around).
standard interior door
6 ft 8 in (203.2 cm)
A standard interior door is listed by JELD-WEN at 6 ft 8 in (203.2 cm).
Table tennis ball
1.5 in (4 cm)
A table tennis ball is 1.5 in (4 cm) from side to side, the regulation 40 mm ball.
Table tennis table
2 ft 6 in (76 cm)
A table tennis table is 2 ft 6 in (76 cm) from floor to playing surface (net excluded).
Tennis ball
6.54 to 6.86 cm (2.6 to 2.7 in)
A tennis ball is 6.54 to 6.86 cm (2.6 to 2.7 in) from side to side, the size the International Tennis Federation sets.
tennis net
3 ft 0 in (91.4 cm)
A tennis net is listed by the International Tennis Federation at 36 in (91.4 cm).
Vaulting table
4 ft 5 in (135 cm)
A vaulting table is 4 ft 5 in (135 cm) from floor to table upper surface (men's competition).
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