Badminton Court vs. Basketball Court
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Official badminton courts are regulated by the Badminton World Federation (BWF Laws of Badminton Section 1). The rectangular court measures 13.40 m (44.0 ft) in length. Singles play uses a width of 5.18 m (17.0 ft), while doubles play utilizes the full 6.10 m (20.0 ft) width. The net is suspended from posts 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) high and dips slightly to 1.524 m (5 ft 0 in) at the center.
Official basketball courts are standardized by the NBA (94 × 50 ft / 28.65 × 15.24 m) and FIBA (28.0 × 15.0 m / 91.86 × 49.21 ft). Across all governing bodies, the basketball rim is mounted strictly at 10 ft (3.048 m) above the court with an 18 in (45.7 cm) diameter. The 3-point line measures 23.75 ft (7.24 m) in the NBA and 6.75 m (22.15 ft) under FIBA rules.
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Court Length (Overall)
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13.40 m (44.0 ft) | — |
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Doubles Court Width
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6.10 m (20.0 ft) | — |
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Singles Court Width
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5.18 m (17.0 ft / 0.46 m inner side tramlines) | — |
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Net Height at Posts
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1.55 m (5.08 ft / 61.0 in at boundary edges) | — |
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Net Height at Center
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1.524 m (5.0 ft / 60.0 in center sag) | — |
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Short Service Line Distance
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1.98 m (6.50 ft from the net) | — |
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Doubles Long Service Line
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0.76 m (2.50 ft inside the back boundary line) | — |
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Line Width
|
4.0 cm (white or yellow high-contrast lines) | — |
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Minimum Overhead Clearance
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9.0–12.0 m clear ceiling for international tournaments | — |
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NBA Court Dimensions
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— | 28.65 × 15.24 m (94.0 × 50.0 ft) |
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FIBA Court Dimensions
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— | 28.00 × 15.00 m (91.86 × 49.21 ft) |
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Rim Height (Floor to Rim Top)
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— | 3.048 m (10.0 ft / 120.0 in universal) |
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Rim Inner Diameter
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— | 45.7 cm (18.0 in solid steel with net hooks) |
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Backboard Dimensions
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— | 1.80 × 1.05 m (72.0 × 42.0 in transparent tempered glass) |
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Free Throw Line Distance
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— | 4.57 m (15.0 ft from backboard plane / 19 ft from baseline) |
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NBA 3-Point Arc Radius
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— | 7.24 m (23.75 ft top of key / 22.0 ft at corners) |
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FIBA 3-Point Arc Radius
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— | 6.75 m (22.15 ft top of key / 6.60 m at corners) |
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Key / Paint Width
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— | 4.88 m (16.0 ft NBA / 4.90 m FIBA rectangular key) |
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Center Circle Diameter
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— | 3.66 m (12.0 ft outer diameter) |