Athletics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games – Women's 400 metres hurdles

The women's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1982 Commonwealth Games was held on 5 and 7 October at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. It was the first time that women competed in this event at the Commonwealth Games.

Heats
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 1 fastest (q) qualify for the final.