Badminton Court vs. Tennis Court
Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 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 tennis courts are standardized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF Rule 1). The rectangular court measures 78.0 ft (23.77 m) in length. Singles courts are 27.0 ft (8.23 m) wide; doubles courts are 36.0 ft (10.97 m) wide (doubles alleys 4.5 ft / 1.37 m). The net is suspended at 3.5 ft (1.07 m) at the posts and pulled taut to exactly 3.0 ft (0.914 m / 36 in) at the center strap.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Court Length (Overall)
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13.40 m (44.0 ft) | 23.77 m (78.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Net Height at Posts
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1.55 m (5.08 ft / 61.0 in at boundary edges) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft / 42.0 in at post centers) |
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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 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
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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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Singles Width
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— | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
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Doubles Width
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— | 10.97 m (36.0 ft with 4.5 ft alleys) |
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Net Height at Center Strap
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— | 0.914 m (3.0 ft / 36.0 in strictly maintained) |
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Service Box Length
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— | 6.40 m (21.0 ft from net to service line) |
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Service Box Width
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— | 4.115 m (13.5 ft per half court) |
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Baseline Line Width
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— | Up to 10.0 cm (4.0 in max; other lines 2.5–5.0 cm) |
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Minimum Overall Stadium Footprint
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— | 36.57 × 18.29 m (120 × 60 ft including runoffs) |