Basketball backboard
A basketball backboard is a flat, rigid board mounted behind the hoop to provide a surface for rebounding and scoring.
Also known as: basketball board
How big is it?
1.8 m · regulation board width
Also 5.906 ft
Regulation board width · specified
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Basketball backboard vs Emu: length comparison
The board width of a basketball backboard is approximately equal to the standing height of an emu.
A basketball backboard is a flat, rigid board mounted behind the hoop to provide a surface for rebounding and scoring.
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Basketball backboard
Regulation board width: 1.8 m; specified.
A regulation basketball backboard is 1.80 m wide and 1.05 m high. The hoop, supports and court are excluded from the board dimensions.
The marked regulation board width is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Emu
Standing height: 1.8 m; representative; range 1.5 m–1.9 m.
A representative adult emu standing 1.8 m high and weighing 40 kg. Sex and individual condition affect both values.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — Emu
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Why we use 1.8 m
We compare the board width of a basketball backboard. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
A regulation basketball backboard is 1.80 m wide and 1.05 m high. The hoop, supports and court are excluded from the board dimensions.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 1.05 m | Not recorded | specified |
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- FIBA — Basketball equipmentRegulation backboard width and height.
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