In darts, what is the standard steel-tip throwing distance from the board?

The standard steel-tip throwing distance in darts is 2.37 metres.

This distance, approximately 7 feet 9¼ inches, is measured from the front face of the dartboard to the oche, the line behind which the player must stand. Measuring from the wall instead of the board face can make a setup shorter than regulation if the board is mounted in a cabinet or on a thick backing.

The distance works together with the official bullseye height of 1.73 metres. Both dimensions define the familiar competition geometry used in steel-tip darts. Players may stand behind the oche but must not step over it while throwing.

Soft-tip darts commonly use a longer throwing distance, often 2.44 metres, depending on the governing rules and machine format. That difference is a frequent source of confusion. Therefore, 2.37 metres specifically identifies the standard steel-tip setup rather than every form of electronic or recreational darts.