how far is the pitcher's mound from home plate

The standard distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate in Major League Baseball, as well as in high school and professional leagues, is 60 feet, 6 inches. This distance is measured from the front edge of the pitcher's rubber (the pitcher's plate) to the back point of home plate. The pitching mound is elevated 10 inches above the level of home plate, which helps create a mechanical advantage for the pitcher and adds to the difficulty for the batter.