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How far is the NBA free throw line from the face of the backboard?

15 feet.

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  1. 10 feet
  2. 12 feet
  3. 15 feet ✔

Why: The NBA free throw line is 15 feet from the front of the backboard. Each made free throw counts one point.

Huh, didn't know that: The line itself is 2 inches wide.

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Answer: 15 feet. The NBA free throw line is 15 feet from the front of the backboard. Each made free throw counts one point.

  1. NBA Official Rules, Rule 1: Court Dimensions and Equipment official.nba.com/rule-no-1-court-dimensions-equipment
    It shall be parallel to the end line and shall be 15’ from the plane of the face of the backboard.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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