How many feet long is a basketball court

The size of basketball courts has some variations. The most popular court sizes are NBA, FIBA, High school, and College.

NBA court dimensions

The NBA basketball court size is 94 feet in length and 50 feet in width. The half-court line is 47 feet long. How long is a basketball court in yards? These dimensions are 31.3 yards long and 16.67 yards wide.

The distance of the free-throw line stays at 19 feet from the edge of an NBA basketball court. The distance stays at 15 feet if it is from the front of the backboard.

The 3-point line of the NBA court is 22 feet from the corner of the court. You can also have the 3-point line at 23,9 feet from other positions on the NBA court.

The restricted area is one half-circle accompanied by a radius of 4 feet surrounding the hoop in an NBA court. Here, any player is unable to draw charging fouls.

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FIBA Basketball Court Dimensions

How long is a basketball court in feet? FIBA basketball court dimensions are 91.9 feet long and 49.2 feet wide. The half-court line is 45.95 feet in length.

The free-throw lane stays at 19 feet from the edge of the basketball court. The distance will be 15.09 feet if it is from the front of the backboard. The FIBA three-point line measures 22.15 feet from the center of the basket.

The fun fact is that the international court dimensions are nearly identical to college or NBA courts, but hard enough for calculations. It is because FIBA needs the basketball court dimensions in metric instead of either feet or inches.  

How long is a basketball court in meters? If you consider the FIBA basketball court dimensions in metric, it will look simpler. A FIBA basketball court measures 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width. This type of basketball court is necessary if you like to play basketball in international competitions.

High school basketball court dimensions

High school basketball court dimensions are 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. The half-court line is 42 feet in length. 

The free-throw line measures 19 feet from the edge of a basketball court. The distance will be 15 feet if it is from the front of the backboard. The 3 point line is 19,9 feet from the center of the basket.

The key, as well as the free-throw line of the high school basketball court, are similar to the NBA distances. The length of the high school basketball court is roughly 10 feet that is shorter, yet the width is similar to the college or NBA court.

The 3-point line is quite close to the backboard on the high school basketball court. The reason is that the high school court is shorter. However, it can allow basketball players at that level of basketball games to score at the 3-point line.

An NCAA basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. The half-court line is 47 feet in length. 

The free-throw line stays at 19 feet from the edge of the basketball court. The distance is 15 feet if it is from the front of the backboard. The 3-point line is 22.15 feet from the center of the basket.

The NCAA basketball court has the same dimensions as the NBA court, excluding the 3-point line that is a bit closer. Just one foot with a half distance will be an issue if you get familiar to shoot on a college basketball court diagram and transfer to the NBA court.

Basketball Hoop Height and Size

The official dimensions of a basketball backboard measure 72 inches in width and 42 inches in height. The inner rectangle helps each player point to the basket that is 24 inches in width and 18 inches in height. These measurements translate to the backboard 6 feet in width and 3.5 feet in height for official basketball courts.

Any basketball backboard designed for recreation or training comes in a wide range of sizes. The most popular sizes are 60 inches, 54 inches, 52 inches, 48 inches, and 44 inches in width. 

Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you to know more about basketball court dimensions.

Official NBA and NCAA basketball court dimensions measure 94 feet in length and 50 feet in width. They are equal to 28.7 meters in length and 15.2 meters in width. 

The FIBA international basketball court is a bit smaller. It mainly uses meters as major measurements. These international basketball courts come in at 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width.

2. What is the distance of a 3-point line from the backboard in high school basketball courts?

For high school basketball courts, the 3-point line measures 19.75 feet from the hoop. The top of the hoop is 10 feet from the floor. The front of the backboard measures four feet from the side of the floor which makes the free-throw line extend 15 feet from the goal.

Official NCAA basketball courts have the same size as NBA basketball courts at 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. Only noticeable difference between the NBA and NCAA is the 3-point line. The 3-point line of NBA courts is 23.75 feet from the goal while the 3-point line of the NCAA is 22.15 feet from the goal.

How long is a basketball court size? The basketball court dimensions normally depend on a certain level of playing in NBA, FIBA, NCAA, or High schools. 

It would be a big deal when you move from this type to other types of basketball courts. However, if you are a professional NBA player, you will have great performance no matter what kind of basketball court.

Basketball court markings: standards and norms

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Khvatkov Dmitry

Consultant in the production of rubber coatings

Basketball field marking requirements are approved by the FIBA ​​standard. The site must be flat with a hard surface, free of bends, cracks and other obstacles. The accepted dimensions of the field are 28 m long and 16 m wide. By NBA standards, the field is slightly larger: 28.7 m (94' ft) long and 15.3 m (50' ft) wide.

Areas not intended for international competitions may differ from accepted standards (for public use, in schools or universities, etc.) and usually vary from 20 to 28 m in length and from 12 to 16 m in width.

Basketball Court Marking Standards

Basketball court markings are conventionally divided into 5 components:

• Boundary lines. They are located along the perimeter of the site and set its size. The lines that run along the field are called side lines, and those that are behind the baskets are called front lines.
• Central line. Divides the court in half parallel to the front lines.
• Central zone. It is a circle and is placed in the middle of the center line, and, accordingly, in the center of the entire field.
• Three-point line. It is a semi-ellipse and is located around the shields on both sides of the field. It limits the close range.
• Free throw line. It is located in front of the boards parallel to the front line and is limited on the sides by paint lines.

The standard line width is 5 cm. All outlines and lines must be of the same color (usually white) and be clearly visible from anywhere on the court.

Common lines

Common lines are used to limit the playing area of ​​the court. The side lines (along the field) according to FIBA ​​standards should be 28 m long, and the front lines - 16 m. For public areas, deviations from the accepted standards are allowed. Typically, basketball courts in schools or gyms are made from 20 m long and 12 m wide.

Central lines

The center line is parallel to the front and divides the field exactly in half. According to the standards - it should extend beyond the side lines by 15 cm on both sides.

In the middle of the center line there is a circle with a diameter of 3.6 m, which limits the central zone of the field. In this zone, the ball is played at the beginning of the game.

Three-Point Line

Three-Point Lines are located around the backboards on both sides of the field and consist of two straight lines 2.9 long9 m and a semicircle. Straight lines run perpendicular to the front at a distance of 0.9 m from the side lines. Despite the fact that visually the distance from the ring to the side of the three-point line seems to be less than to its central part, the distance from the backboard to any point is 6.75 m.

Penalty lines

Penalty lines limit the nearest area at the backboard. They consist of a trapezoid and a free throw zone.

Despite the name, the "trapezium" is a rectangle (until 2009year it really was a trapezoid), which is located under the shield. Its dimensions are 5.8 meters long and 4.9 meters wide. The shield is located at a distance of 1.575 m from the end line in the middle of the court. In front of the backboard, at a distance of 1.25 m, there is a semicircle that limits the area for picking up the ball.

At a distance of 4.225 meters from the backboard, the trapeze zone ends and the free throw zone begins. It is a semicircle with a diameter of 3.6 m (like the central circle).

Paint zone lines

These lines are serifs on both sides of the trapezoid (parallel to the sidelines). They limit the areas for players who are fighting for the ball during a free throw.

Zones on the basketball field

The basketball court is divided into zones using markings. Each zone has its own specific rules.

Center circle

The center circle is used as a separate kick-off area at the start of the game. One representative from each team stand in a circle from their side and fight for the ball in a jump, after it is dropped by the referee. All players are exclusively on their side of the field, except for one who rebounds on the opponent's side.

Neutral zone

The peculiarity of this zone is that as soon as the player of the attacking team with the ball crosses the center line and is on the side of the opponent, he cannot pass the ball to the player of his team who is on the other side of the field (i.e. behind center line on your side).

Three-point zone

The three-point line limits the near zone of the shot. Hitting the basket from outside the basket brings the team three points. If the throw was made inside the zone, then it brings two points.

Three-second zone

This is the zone in close proximity to the ring. It is called three-second, since the player of the attacking team cannot be in it for more than three seconds. Most balls are thrown in this zone, so when attacking, it provides maximum protection.

Free throw area

In controversial situations, a free throw is provided from this area. The player of the attacking team must score the ball without stepping over the line of the trapezoid. At the same time, the players of both teams are not in the three-second zone. They take up positions along the paint lines on the sides of the trapezoid and may not step outside the lines until the free throw shooter has shot the ball.

How to mark a basketball field?

Basketball field markings, whether it is an international competition court or an open-air amateur field, are best applied using special equipment. This will ensure the long life of the coating, the lines will not clog and will promote fair play.

You can order the marking of a basketball court in Moscow and the Moscow region from Rezkom. We will measure the premises and develop a design project for the field so that it complies with generally accepted rules and is convenient for operation. For more details, you can contact our manager by phone 8-495-64-24-111.

How long is a basketball court (and why)?

Last updated: August 26, 2022 / author Sandeep Bhandari / Fact verified / 4 minutes

The basketball court is approximately 91.86 feet long. Rectangular area with baskets fixed in the corner of the area. An indoor basketball court is made from polished wood. Standard paving materials such as concrete (or asphalt) are used to build outdoor basketball courts.

The size of each basketball court may vary as it comes in different sizes. The height of the basket to be placed above the floor is fixed. The basket should be placed at a distance of 3.05 meters from the floor.