Badminton court size and line marking
A badminton court is 13.40 m (43′ 11½″) by 6.10 m (20′ ⅛″); with its run-off it needs 17.40 m (57′ 1″) by 9.10 m (29′ 10¼″).
- Playing area13.40 m × 6.10 m
- With run-off17.40 m × 9.10 m
- Surface158 m²
- Played onIndoors on wooden or synthetic sports floors; outdoors on acrylic courts.
Badminton court drawing, every line measured
One court for singles and doubles. Inner side lines are for singles; the inner back line is the doubles long service line.
- Playing area
- 13.40 m × 6.10 m
- With run-off
- 17.40 m × 9.10 m (2 m behind each end line, 1.50 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 158 m², court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 14.723 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Played on
- Indoors on wooden or synthetic sports floors; outdoors on acrylic courts.
- Lines
- 4 cm, and each line is part of the area it marks out.
- Net and posts
- 1.524 m at the centre, 1.55 m at the posts. Posts stand on the doubles sidelines.
- Short service line
- 1.98 m from the net.
- Between courts
- 1.50 m clear between the sides of neighbouring courts.
- Net
- 0.76 m deep and at least 6.10 m wide, with a 0.075 m white top tape. Posts 1.55 m high.
Fence around the court
- Fence run
- 53 m
- Mesh area
- 162 m²
There is no rulebook height for this court, so pick what your site needs: higher where balls fly towards a road, windows or neighbours. The run is measured round the edge of the run-off; gates are left out.
How to mark a badminton court
- Fix one end line. Stretch a string line 6.10 m long between two pins.
- Square the corner with 3-4-5. 3 m along the end line, 4 m out along the side; when the gap reads exactly 5 m, the corner is square. Run the side line out to 13.40 m.
- Check both diagonals. Each must read 14.723 m. If they differ, move the corners before marking any line.
- Mark the inner lines.
- Long service line for doubles: 0.76 m inside the back boundary.
- Short service line: 1.98 m from the net.
- Singles sideline: 0.46 m inside the doubles sideline.
- Centre line: splits each side into two service courts, 3.05 m wide each.
- Mark to the right edge. Measured to the outside of the boundary line. The line is part of the court, so a ball on the line is in. Mask both sides of every line with tape before painting.
Marking it yourself? Send a photo of your set-out on WhatsApp and we will help you check it before the paint goes on.
Questions people ask
What is the size of a badminton court in feet and metres?
A badminton court is 13.40 m (43′ 11½″) long and 6.10 m (20′ ⅛″) wide.
How much space is needed for a badminton court?
With the run-off around it, the surface is 17.40 m (57′ 1″) by 9.10 m (29′ 10¼″): about 158 m² (1,704 sq ft).
What are the net and post measurements for badminton?
1.524 m at the centre, 1.55 m at the posts. Posts stand on the doubles sidelines.
How do I check that a badminton court is marked square?
Measure both diagonals from corner to corner. On a badminton court each should read 14.723 m (48′ 3⅝″); if the two differ, the corners need moving.
Which edge of the line is the badminton court measured to?
Measured to the outside of the boundary line. The line is part of the court, so a ball on the line is in.
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Want this court built?
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