Volleyball court size and line marking
A volleyball court is 18 m (59′ ⅝″) by 9 m (29′ 6⅜″); with its run-off it needs 24 m (78′ 8⅞″) by 15 m (49′ 2½″).
- Playing area18 m × 9 m
- With run-off24 m × 15 m
- Surface360 m²
- Played onIndoors on wooden or synthetic sports floors; outdoors on acrylic courts.
Volleyball court drawing, every line measured
Indoor volleyball court with a 3 m free zone. The short dashed marks extend the attack lines; the marks behind the end lines show the service zone.
- Playing area
- 18 m × 9 m
- With run-off
- 24 m × 15 m (3 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 360 m², court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 20.125 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Played on
- Indoors on wooden or synthetic sports floors; outdoors on acrylic courts.
- Lines
- 5 cm, drawn inside the 18 × 9 m.
- Net and posts
- 2.43 m for men, 2.24 m for women. Posts stand 0.50 m to 1 m outside the sidelines (drawn at 1 m).
- Attack line
- Rear edge 3 m from the centre line.
- Free zone
- At least 3 m on all sides. FIVB competitions need more.
- Net and antennae
- Net 1 m deep and 9.50 m to 10 m long. Antennae 1.80 m long, rising 0.80 m above the net at each sideline. Posts 2.55 m high.
- Clear height
- At least 7 m above the court.
Fence around the court
- Fence run
- 78 m
- Mesh area
- 238 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 volleyball court
- Fix one end line. Stretch a string line 9 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 18 m.
- Check both diagonals. Each must read 20.125 m. If they differ, move the corners before marking any line.
- Mark the inner lines.
- Attack line: rear edge 3 m from the centre line.
- Centre line: under the net, 9 m long.
- 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 volleyball court in feet and metres?
A volleyball court is 18 m (59′ ⅝″) long and 9 m (29′ 6⅜″) wide.
How much space is needed for a volleyball court?
With the run-off around it, the surface is 24 m (78′ 8⅞″) by 15 m (49′ 2½″): about 360 m² (3,875 sq ft).
What are the net and post measurements for volleyball?
2.43 m for men, 2.24 m for women. Posts stand 0.50 m to 1 m outside the sidelines (drawn at 1 m).
How do I check that a volleyball court is marked square?
Measure both diagonals from corner to corner. On a volleyball court each should read 20.125 m (66′ ¼″); if the two differ, the corners need moving.
Which edge of the line is the volleyball 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?
Send the location and a few photos of the site. We will reply with the right Acrlay court for it and a written quote.