Ice Hockey Rink vs. Tennis Court
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
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.
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
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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) | — |
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Court Length (Overall)
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— | 23.77 m (78.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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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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Net Height at Posts
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— | 1.07 m (3.5 ft / 42.0 in at post centers) |
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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) |