Badminton Court
Courts & Fields · 9 specs
Direct Answer
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.
Source: BWF (Badminton World Federation) Laws of Badminton Law 1: The Court · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Court Length (Overall) | 13.40 m (44.0 ft) |
| Doubles Court Width | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Singles Court Width | 5.18 m (17.0 ft / 0.46 m inner side tramlines) |
| Net Height at Posts | 1.55 m (5.08 ft / 61.0 in at boundary edges) |
| Net Height at Center | 1.524 m (5.0 ft / 60.0 in center sag) |
| Short Service Line Distance | 1.98 m (6.50 ft from the net) |
| Doubles Long Service Line | 0.76 m (2.50 ft inside the back boundary line) |
| Line Width | 4.0 cm (white or yellow high-contrast lines) |
| Minimum Overhead Clearance | 9.0–12.0 m clear ceiling for international tournaments |
Service Box Boundaries & Tramline Geometry
- Singles vs. Doubles Service Boxes: In singles, the service box is long and narrow (spanning from the short service line to the back baseline, within the inner 5.18 m sidelines). In doubles, the service box is short and wide (spanning from the short service line to the doubles long service line, extending to the outer 6.10 m sidelines).
- Mat Cushioning: International courts use 4.5–7.0 mm PVC multi-layer embossed vinyl sports mats laid over spring-loaded timber sub-floors to ensure non-slip traction and shock absorption for lunges.