What is the regulation height of a basketball rim?

A properly sized basketball rim is integral to the play of the game. When a shot makes its way through the rim, the shooting team scores points based on where the shot came from on the court. Consistent measurements are used for basketball rims across all levels of play and between genders. To help visualize a shot going into the rim, an interwoven net is added.

A basketball hoop is circular in shape and has an inside diameter of exactly 18 inches from edge to edge. These 18 inches should be consistent from all point-to-point measurements that cross the exact center of the hoop. The metal hoop should also contain harness hooks to secure the net. The measurement from the floor to the top of the rim should be exactly 10 feet. There should be 6 inches of separation from the ring to the basket. The side that attaches to the basket should have a rectangular piece of solid steel to ensure that there is no separation from the backboard to the rim. This piece of steel should sit flush with the backboard and is considered part of the rim.