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).
Source: National Basketball Association
How tall is a basketball backboard?
A basketball backboard is 3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm) from lower to upper backboard edge (board alone).
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Also listed at 3 ft 6 in: Athletics hurdle.
- Pommel horse: 3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm). A pommel horse is taller than a basketball backboard by 3.5 in (8.3 cm).
- tennis net: 36 in (91.4 cm). A basketball backboard is taller than a tennis net by 6 in (15.3 cm).
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: National Basketball Association.
