Basketball Court vs. Soccer Pitch
Comparing 2 standards across 20 specifications. 20 key differences identified.
Official basketball courts are standardized by the NBA (94 × 50 ft / 28.65 × 15.24 m) and FIBA (28.0 × 15.0 m / 91.86 × 49.21 ft). Across all governing bodies, the basketball rim is mounted strictly at 10 ft (3.048 m) above the court with an 18 in (45.7 cm) diameter. The 3-point line measures 23.75 ft (7.24 m) in the NBA and 6.75 m (22.15 ft) under FIBA rules.
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
20 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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NBA Court Dimensions
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28.65 × 15.24 m (94.0 × 50.0 ft) | — |
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FIBA Court Dimensions
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28.00 × 15.00 m (91.86 × 49.21 ft) | — |
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Rim Height (Floor to Rim Top)
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3.048 m (10.0 ft / 120.0 in universal) | — |
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Rim Inner Diameter
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45.7 cm (18.0 in solid steel with net hooks) | — |
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Backboard Dimensions
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1.80 × 1.05 m (72.0 × 42.0 in transparent tempered glass) | — |
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Free Throw Line Distance
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4.57 m (15.0 ft from backboard plane / 19 ft from baseline) | — |
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NBA 3-Point Arc Radius
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7.24 m (23.75 ft top of key / 22.0 ft at corners) | — |
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FIBA 3-Point Arc Radius
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6.75 m (22.15 ft top of key / 6.60 m at corners) | — |
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Key / Paint Width
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4.88 m (16.0 ft NBA / 4.90 m FIBA rectangular key) | — |
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Center Circle Diameter
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3.66 m (12.0 ft outer diameter) | — |
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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) |