The women's long jump event was, for the first time, part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

The final was won by Hungarian Olga Gyarmati.

[1] Prior to the competition, the existing World record was as follows.

Since it was the first time this event took place, the following new Olympic record was set during this competition: All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Qual.

rule: qualification standard 5.30m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).