10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm)
A basketball hoop is listed by the NBA at 10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm). Published height.
Source: NBA
How tall is a basketball hoop?
A basketball hoop is listed by the NBA at 10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm).
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Also listed at 10 ft 0 in: American football crossbar and Netball ring.
- Rugby league crossbar: 9 ft 10 in (300 cm). A basketball hoop is taller than a rugby league crossbar by 2 in (4.8 cm).
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