How tall is a horizontal bar?

A horizontal bar is 9 ft 2 in (280 cm) from the floor to the bar (landing mat not included).

What a horizontal bar’s height measures

Also listed at 9 ft 2 in: Gymnastics rings.

Rugby league crossbar: 9 ft 10 in (300 cm). A rugby league crossbar is taller than a horizontal bar by 8 in (20 cm).
Rugby goal crossbar: 9 ft 10 in (300 cm). A rugby goal crossbar is taller than a horizontal bar by 8 in (20 cm).

A horizontal bar is 9 ft 2 in (280 cm) from the floor to the bar (landing mat not included). The federation allows ±1 cm.

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APA	Heightvs. (2026, October 18). How tall is a horizontal bar? Drawn to scale beside a person. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/horizontal-bar
MLA	“How Tall Is a Horizontal Bar? Drawn to Scale Beside a Person.” Heightvs, 18 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/how-tall/horizontal-bar.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: International Gymnastics Federation.

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