Sport
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18
Background
A basketball hoop has a diameter of 18 inches, which is 45.7 centimeters. The ball itself is 9.5 inches wide. So in theory, two balls could fit through the rim at once. The hoop stands 3.05 meters above the floor. These dimensions have held since 1891.
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