What is the width of an Olympics balance beam?

Answer 1

An Olympic balance beam is 10 cm (4 in) wide. All balance beams that are used for competition are four inches wide. It is 10 cm (4 inches wide).

Answer 2

4 or 5 inches. 4 if you're "better" or more advanced. 5 if your starting or "not very good." The people in the Olympics use a beam that is 4 inches wide.

Answer 3

I think a standard size beam, like the ones in competitions, is 4 inches. The wide or fat practice beams are usually six inches.

Answer 4

An Olympic Balance Beam, the international standard, is 10 cm (4 inches) wide.

Answer 5

4 inches. It barely shows on the outside of the foot when you are standing on it. It is a thin piece of wood, the stuff that gymnasts do on there is not only amazing, but truly unbelievable.

Answer 6

Balance beams are four inches wide.

Answer 7

4 inches wide