Basketball Court Size and dimensions guide

December 23, 2021September 30, 2022 by Egle Goleckyte

Looking for the dimensions of a basketball court? You came to the right page. Find the most complete Basketball court size chart and dimension guide. Basketball courts come in different sizes, depending on the level of basketball played. As an example: A professional NBA court is 94’ x 50’ or 28 x 15 m. Basketball courts are made of several foundational components: the baskets, the three-point arcs, free-throw (foul) lines, and the half court line. The dimensions of a basketball court include a minimum length and width: 85.3ft (26m) x 45.93ft (14m). All dimensions are explained here.

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Indoor Basketball Court size

Size (Overall): 94’ x 50’ – 28.65 x 15.24 m
Area (Court): 4,700 ft2 – 436.64 m2
Baskets: 4’ – 122 cm from perimeter
Baskets height: 10’ – 305 cm high
Three-point Arc: 23’9” – 7.24 m, 22’ – 6.7 m corners
Free-Throw Line: 15’ – 4.57 m from basket
Center Circle: 12’ – 366 cm diameter

Indoor basketball court zones and sizes

Three-point Arc: 23’9” | 7.24 m, 22’ | 6.7 m corners
Free-Throw Line: 15’ | 4.57 m from basket
Center Circle: 12’ | 366 cm diameter

Zones inside an indoor basketball court

Basketball court Sidelines

The outer edge of the court is determined by the sidelines, which run the length of the court. On a full-sized court they measure 28m or 94 feet

Basketball court Baseline and endline

The terms baseline and endline both refer to the ends of the court running behind the goals. Typically they measure 15m.

The use of the different terms depends on the direction a team is playing. Endline is the term for the end of the court which a team is defending, baseline is the for the attacking end.

Mid court

This is the halfway mark on the court and is used to denote the offensive playing area during a game.

On a full-sized court, the mid court line would be 14m from each endline.

Basketball Centre circle dimension

Used for the opening tip off, the centre circle has a 12 feet or 3.6m diameter.

Three point line

The three point lines are the arcs that mark a range boundary from each hoop. Scoring from outside this line is worth three points. The distance of the line will vary depending on the level of game, but is typically 6.75m from the basket.

Free throw line

The free throw line, marked 4.6m from the backboard, is the mark at which a player must stand when shooting free throws.

Free throw circle

The free throw circle is the same size as the centre circle (3.6m in diameter). Shooters must stay inside this circle when taking a free throw. The circle is also used for jump balls.

Free throw lane lines/key

Lane lines run from the free throw line to the baseline, to form the ‘key’. The shape and width can vary depending on the level of the game, but FIBA (International Basketball Federation) regulation changes in 2010 set it as a 4.9m by 5.8m rectangle.

Some also include space markings to keep opposing players from obstructing the free throw shooter.

Court marking	Dimensions (ft)
Sidelines	91.86ft
Baseline and endline	49.21ft
Mid court	45.93ft
Centre circle	11.81ft diameter
Three point line	22.14ft from the basket
Free throw line	11.81ft, 15.09ft from the backboard
Free throw circle	11.81ft diameter
Free throw lane lines/key	16ft x 19ft

Basketball goal dimensions

A number of basketball goal systems are available: wall hinged, ceiling mounted or free-standing practice goals.

Backboards

Backboard dimensions are 1.8m x 1.22m, with a minimum thickness of 19mm. Backboards can be made of either timber or transparent material and must be fitted with padding at all levels above U16.

Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or white, depending on the material of the board. The inner rectangle should measure 0.45m x 0.59m.

Goals

The basketball goal (also known as a ring or hoop) is typically 18 inches (45.72cm) in diameter and must be positioned 3.05m from the floor.

Nets are typically white and suspended from the ring. They should be no shorter than 45cm.

Court aspect	Dimensions
Length (International)	28m
Width (International)	15m
Height (International)	7m
Length (other levels)	26-28m
Width (other levels)	14-15m
Height (other levels)	7m

Court aspect	Dimensions
Length	91.86ft
Width	49.21ft
Height	22.96ft
Playing area	4520.43ft²
Playing area (including run-offs and sidelines)	7290.5ft²

Basketball court sizes explained

Basketball court dimensions explained by Coach Allen

Basketball Court Size FAQ

How long is a basketball court?

The length of a basketball court is 28m. These measurements can be reduced to 26m for Premier, Club and Community courts where only smaller spaces are available.

How wide is a basketball court?

The width of an International-standard basketball court in the UK is usually 15m. The court lines can be reduced by no more than 1m (14m) if required for lower levels of play.

What is the total area of a basketball court?

The total area of a professional basketball court is 420m². The minimum area allowed under Basketball England’s guidance is 364m². These measurements apply to both indoor and outdoor courts.

The addition of 2.05m run-offs and 2m for teams and officials on the sideline increases the total area to 677.31m².

How far is a 3 point line?

At the top of the arc, the three-point line is 6.75 meters or 22.15 ft from the center of the basket. This equals to about 22 feet, two inches.

How far is a free throw shot in Basketball?

The distance of the free-throw line is measured from a point on the floor directly below the backboard. At all levels (like junior high, high school, NCAA, WNBA and NBA levels) the free-throw line is 15 feet or 4,57 m away from this point.

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