Pickleball court size and line marking
A pickleball court is 13.411 m (44′ 0″) by 6.096 m (20′ 0″); with its run-off it needs 18.288 m (60′ 0″) by 9.144 m (30′ 0″).
- Playing area13.411 m × 6.096 m
- With run-off18.288 m × 9.144 m
- Surface167 m²
- Played onMostly outdoors, on acrylic courts.
Pickleball court drawing, every line measured
Pickleball is set out in feet: a 20 × 44 ft court on a 30 × 60 ft surface. Switch to feet and inches to see the native numbers.
- Playing area
- 13.411 m × 6.096 m
- With run-off
- 18.288 m × 9.144 m (2.438 m behind each end line, 1.524 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 167 m², court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 14.732 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Played on
- Mostly outdoors, on acrylic courts.
- Lines
- 2 in (5 cm). The non-volley zone lines belong to the kitchen.
- Net and posts
- 0.914 m at the sidelines, 0.864 m at the centre. Posts stand 6.706 m apart, inside to inside.
- Preferred surface
- 10.363 m × 19.507 m where the site allows.
- Non-volley zone
- 2.134 m on each side of the net.
- Net
- At least 6.629 m long and 0.762 m deep; posts no more than 0.076 m across.
- Fence
- Behind the court at least 3.048 m high. At the sides at least 0.914 m, but full height for the first 6.096 m from the back fence.
Fence around the court
- Fence run
- 55 m
- Mesh area
- 167 m²
USA Pickleball suggests 10 ft behind the baselines; the sides can be 3 ft, with full height for the first 20 ft from each corner. The run is measured round the edge of the run-off; gates are left out.
How to mark a pickleball court
- Fix one end line. Stretch a string line 6.096 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 13.411 m.
- Check both diagonals. Each must read 14.732 m. If they differ, move the corners before marking any line.
- Mark the inner lines.
- Non-volley zone line: 2.134 m from the net; the line is part of the kitchen.
- Centreline: splits each side into two service courts, 3.048 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 pickleball court in feet and metres?
A pickleball court is 13.411 m (44′ 0″) long and 6.096 m (20′ 0″) wide.
How much space is needed for a pickleball court?
With the run-off around it, the surface is 18.288 m (60′ 0″) by 9.144 m (30′ 0″): about 167 m² (1,800 sq ft).
What are the net and post measurements for pickleball?
0.914 m at the sidelines, 0.864 m at the centre. Posts stand 6.706 m apart, inside to inside.
How do I check that a pickleball court is marked square?
Measure both diagonals from corner to corner. On a pickleball court each should read 14.732 m (48′ 4″); if the two differ, the corners need moving.
Which edge of the line is the pickleball 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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