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How high is the top of a regulation basketball rim above the floor?

10 feet.

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Why: The upper edge of the rim is 10 feet above the floor in the NBA and in college. FIBA uses 3.05 meters, which is the same height.

Huh, didn't know that: The NBA rim is 18 inches across on the inside and painted orange.

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Answer: 10 feet. The upper edge of the rim is 10 feet above the floor in the NBA and in college. FIBA uses 3.05 meters, which is the same height.

  1. NBA Official Rules, Rule 1: Court Dimensions and Equipment official.nba.com/rule-no-1-court-dimensions-equipment
    Each basket ring shall be securely attached to the backboard with its upper edge 10’ above and parallel to the floor
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Book ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/rules/men/PRMBB_RulesBook.pdf
    The upper edge of each basket ring shall be 10 feet above
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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