Badminton Court vs. Soccer Pitch
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 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 soccer pitch dimensions are governed by IFAB Law 1 and FIFA Stadium Guidelines. For international matches, standard field dimensions are 105 m (115 yd) in length by 68 m (75 yd) in width (7,140 m²). Goal dimensions are strictly 7.32 m (8.0 yd / 24 ft) wide by 2.44 m (8.0 ft) high, situated in a penalty area measuring 40.32 × 16.5 m (44 × 18 yd).
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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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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Net Height at Center
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1.524 m (5.0 ft / 60.0 in center sag) | — |
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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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FIFA Standard Match Length
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— | 105.0 m (115.0 yd / 344.5 ft) |
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FIFA Standard Match Width
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— | 68.0 m (74.4 yd / 223.1 ft) |
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Standard Playing Area
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— | 7,140 m² (76,854 sq ft / 1.76 acres) |
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Goal Width (Post to Post)
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— | 7.32 m (8.0 yd / 24.0 ft inner edge) |
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Goal Height (Crossbar to Ground)
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— | 2.44 m (8.0 ft / 96.0 in inner edge) |
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Penalty Area (18-Yard Box)
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— | 40.32 × 16.50 m (44.0 × 18.0 yd centered on goal) |
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Goal Area (6-Yard Box)
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— | 18.32 × 5.50 m (20.0 × 6.0 yd centered on goal) |
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Penalty Spot Distance
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— | 11.0 m (12.0 yd from goal line) |
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Center Circle Radius
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— | 9.15 m (10.0 yd radius from center spot) |
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Boundary Line Width
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— | 12.0 cm (5.0 in maximum width, same as posts) |