Badminton Court vs. Padel 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 padel courts are enclosed playing areas governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP Regulations Part 1). The court measures exactly 20.0 m (65.62 ft) in length by 10.0 m (32.81 ft) in width, enclosed by walls of 10–12 mm toughened glass and electro-welded wire mesh. The net measures 10 m in length, hanging 88 cm at center and 92 cm at the side posts.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Net Height at Posts
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1.55 m (5.08 ft / 61.0 in at boundary edges) | 0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) |
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Net Height at Center
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1.524 m (5.0 ft / 60.0 in center sag) | 0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) |
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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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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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Court Length (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 20.00 m (65.62 ft inner playing area) |
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Court Width (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 10.00 m (32.81 ft inner playing area) |
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Back Wall Height (Glass)
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— | 3.00–4.00 m (3 m glass topped with 1 m wire mesh = 4 m total) |
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Side Wall Glass Height
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— | 3.00 m stepping down or stepped glass/mesh design |
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Service Line Distance
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— | 3.00 m from back glass wall (6.95 m from net) |
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Clear Ceiling Height (Indoor)
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— | 6.00–8.00 m minimum overhead clearance |
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Glass Specification
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— | 10–12 mm Toughened Monolithic or Laminated Safety Glass EN 12150-1 |