Official FIBA & NBA Basketball Hardware Specs 2026: Size 7 Ball & 10ft Rim Standards
Technical equipment certifications under FIBA Official Basketball Equipment Standards (Level 1).
Verified against: FIBA Basketball Equipment Standards & NBA Rule 1LAST VERIFIED: 2026-08-01
STANDARD 01
FIBA Level 1 / NBA Official Size 7 Match Ball
Full-grain composite or genuine leather with 8 or 12 deep channel panels and butyl rubber bladder.
| Circumference (Size 7 - Men's) | 74.9 – 78.0 cm (29.5 – 30.7 in) |
| Mass / Weight | 567 – 650 g (20 – 22 oz) |
| Inflation Pressure | 0.5 – 0.6 bar (7.5 – 8.5 psi) |
| Rebound Height (from 1.8m drop) | 120 – 140 cm |
STANDARD 02
Tempered Safety Glass Backboard & Breakaway Rim
1/2-inch thick tempered glass with steel frame and positive-lock breakaway rim designed to absorb player dunks without bending.
| Backboard Dimensions | 1.80 m wide × 1.05 m high |
| Rim Diameter | 45.0 cm (18.0 in) high-tensile steel |
| Breakaway Spring Calibration | Releases at 80–105 kg downward load |
Basketball Equipment FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Basketball Equipment & Gear Rules
Under FIBA and NBA regulations, a men's Size 7 basketball measures 74.9–78.0 cm (29.5–30.7 in) in circumference, weighs 567–650 grams (20–22 oz), and is inflated to 7.5–8.5 psi.