Archery Targets
Target & Cue · 8 specs
Direct Answer
Official target archery dimensions are governed by World Archery (WA Rules Book 3–Target Archery). In Olympic Recurve competition, archers shoot at a distance of 70 m (76.6 yd) at a 122 cm (48.0 in) target face divided into 10 concentric scoring rings across 5 standard colors (Gold, Red, Blue, Black, White). The central 10-ring has a diameter of 12.2 cm, with an inner X-ring of 6.1 cm.
Source: World Archery (WA) Rules Book 3: Target Archery / FITA Technical Standards · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Olympic Recurve Target Diameter | 122.0 cm (48.0 in at 70 m competition distance) |
| Compound Target Diameter | 80.0 cm (31.5 in / 6-ring spot at 50 m distance) |
| Indoor Archery Target Diameter | 40.0 cm (15.75 in at 18 m indoor distance) |
| 122 cm Target 10-Ring Diameter | 12.2 cm (4.80 in gold center) |
| 122 cm Target X-Ring Diameter | 6.1 cm (2.40 in inner tie-breaker ring) |
| Target Face Ring Width | 6.1 cm (uniform increment per scoring zone on 122 cm) |
| Target Center Height (from Ground) | 130.0 cm (51.2 in ±5 cm to gold center) |
| Target Butt Incline Angle | 10–15 degrees backward tilt from vertical |
Concentric Scoring Rings & Color Tiers
- 5 Color Bands (10 Scoring Zones): The 10 concentric rings are organized in pairs: Gold (Zones 10 & 9), Red (Zones 8 & 7), Blue (Zones 6 & 5), Black (Zones 4 & 3), and White (Zones 2 & 1). Touching any dividing wire or printed line awards the higher point value.
- High-Density Foam Layering: Target butts (such as Danage or layered polyethylene foam) are engineered to stop carbon-composite arrows traveling at over 200 ft/s (60 m/s) without damaging arrow shafts or allowing pass-throughs.