Basketball Court vs. Ice Hockey Rink
Comparing 2 standards across 20 specifications. 20 key differences identified.
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.
Official ice hockey rinks are standardized by the NHL (200 × 85 ft / 60.96 × 25.91 m) and the IIHF (60.0 × 30.0 m / 196.85 × 98.43 ft). The playing surface is enclosed by 40–48 in dasher boards and tempered safety glass. Goal nets measure 6.0 ft (1.83 m) wide by 4.0 ft (1.22 m) high by 40 in deep, centered on goal lines 11.0 ft (3.35 m) from the end boards.
Specification Comparison Table
20 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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) | — |
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NHL Rink Dimensions
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— | 60.96 × 25.91 m (200.0 × 85.0 ft North American standard) |
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IIHF International Dimensions
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— | 60.00 × 30.00 m (196.85 × 98.43 ft European standard) |
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Corner Radius
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— | 8.53 m (28.0 ft curved corners) |
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Dasher Board Height
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— | 1.02–1.22 m (40.0–48.0 in above ice surface) |
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Goal Net Width (Post to Post)
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— | 1.83 m (6.0 ft / 72.0 in inner opening) |
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Goal Net Height (Crossbar)
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— | 1.22 m (4.0 ft / 48.0 in inner opening) |
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Goal Line to End Boards
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— | 3.35 m (11.0 ft behind goal net) |
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Blue Line Distance (from Goal Line)
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— | 19.51 m (64.0 ft in the NHL) |
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Face-Off Circle Radius
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— | 4.57 m (15.0 ft radius / 30 ft diameter) |
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Ice Thickness Standard
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— | 1.90–2.54 cm (0.75–1.00 in layered frozen ice at -5 °C) |