Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's hammer throw

The men's hammer throw at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place in the Carrara Stadium in Queensland on 8 April 2018.

The winning margin was 5.38 metres which as of 2024 remains the only time the men's hammer throw has been won by more than 5 metres at these games.

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows:

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Results
With sixteen entrants, the event was held as a straight final.

Final

 * Note
 * undefined Also a British record