In an attempt to obtain the best possible properties of barium hexaferrite (BaFe 12 O 19 ), the sol-gel synthesis method was chosen and, the optimum sintering conditions were established. The effects of the sintering temperature on the structural, morphological and magnetic properties of hexaferrite were studied. X-ray analysis indicates that the sintered samples (1,000-1,150°C) remained in the hexagonal structure. From this analysis, no secondary phases are identified. The effect of sintering temperature on the grain growth of BaFe 12 O 19 is confirmed by the microstructure using HR-SEM and is in good agreement with the XRD analysis based on the peak intensity of the (107) plane. The samples sintered at 1,150°C showed the densities as *93 % of theoretical density. Sintering temperature affected the grains in compact samples. The results show that homogeneous and dense BaFe 12 O 19 ceramics obtained at a lower sintering temperature of 1,150°C which is lower than the normally reported sintering temperature of C1,200°C. The thermal treatment can markedly affect the grains in compact samples.