How far is the free throw line from the rim?

Answer 1

The distance of the free throw line is 15 feet (or 4.572m) from the backboard. The rim is 45cm in diameter, plus the 15 cm that divide the rim from the backboard, making the front of the rim 3.972m (or 13.03 feet) from the foul line.

Answer 2

Free-throw line distance from the backboard:

15 ft

Answer 3

In the NBA, the free throw line is 15 feet from the rim.

Answer 4

the line used to be 20 feet, and now it's 15 feet

Answer 5

In the NBA and in College, it is 15 feet.