Padel Court vs. Volleyball Court
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
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.
Official volleyball courts are standardized by the FIVB (Official Volleyball Rules Rule 1 & 2). The indoor court is a symmetrical 18.0 × 9.0 m (59.06 × 29.53 ft) rectangle surrounded by a free zone. The net stands 2.43 m (7 ft 11⅝ in) high for men and 2.24 m (7 ft 4⅛ in) for women, marked by an attack line 3.0 m from the centerline (defining the front row). Beach courts measure 16.0 × 8.0 m.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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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Net Height at Center
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0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) | — |
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Net Height at Posts
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0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) | — |
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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 | — |
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Indoor Court Dimensions
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— | 18.00 × 9.00 m (59.06 × 29.53 ft) |
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Beach Court Dimensions
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— | 16.00 × 8.00 m (52.49 × 26.25 ft) |
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Men's Net Height (Center)
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— | 2.43 m (7 ft 11.625 in / 95.67 in) |
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Women's Net Height (Center)
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— | 2.24 m (7 ft 4.125 in / 88.19 in) |
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Attack Line (10-Foot Line)
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— | 3.00 m from the axis of the centerline |
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Net Antenna Height
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— | 1.80 m flexible fiberglass rod (80 cm extends above net) |
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Net Length & Width
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— | 9.50–10.00 × 1.00 m with 10 cm square black mesh |
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Free Zone Perimeter
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— | 3.00–5.00 m from sidelines (8 m behind end lines for FIVB World events) |