Badminton Court vs. Pickleball 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 pickleball courts are regulated by USA Pickleball (USAP Rule 2.A). The court has identical outer dimensions for both singles and doubles: 44.0 ft (13.41 m) in length by 20.0 ft (6.10 m) in width. The non-volley zone ('the kitchen') extends 7.0 ft (2.13 m) on either side of the net. The net hangs 36 in (91.4 cm) at the sideline posts and 34 in (86.4 cm) at the center.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Net Height at Center
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1.524 m (5.0 ft / 60.0 in center sag) | 86.36 cm (34.0 in with center strap) |
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Line Width
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4.0 cm (white or yellow high-contrast lines) | 5.08 cm (2.0 in standard white lines) |
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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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Net Height at Posts
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1.55 m (5.08 ft / 61.0 in at boundary edges) | — |
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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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Minimum Overhead Clearance
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9.0–12.0 m clear ceiling for international tournaments | — |
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Court Length
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— | 13.41 m (44.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Court Width
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— | 6.10 m (20.0 ft singles & doubles) |
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Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) Depth
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— | 2.13 m (7.0 ft on each side of the net) |
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Service Court Dimensions
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— | 4.57 × 3.05 m (15.0 × 10.0 ft per quadrant) |
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Net Height at Sideline Posts
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— | 91.44 cm (36.0 in at post centers) |
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Post-to-Post Net Span
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— | 6.71 m (22.0 ft / 12 in outside sidelines) |
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Recommended Overall Total Area
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— | 9.14 × 18.29 m (30 × 60 ft with perimeter runoffs) |