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Badminton Court Dimensions

Interactive guide to badminton court measurements for singles and doubles play

Court Layout

13.40m
6.10m

Main Dimensions

Court Length13.40 m
Court Width6.10 m
Net Height (Center)1.55 m

Service Court

Service Line to Net1.98 m
Back Service Line0.76 m
Service Court Width3.05 m

Singles vs Doubles

Singles Court

  • • Narrower court width: 5.18m (17 ft)
  • • Uses inner side tramlines
  • • Long service line is at the back
  • • More running required
  • • Focus on endurance and coverage

Doubles Court

  • • Wider court width: 6.10m (20 ft)
  • • Uses outer side tramlines
  • • Shorter long service line
  • • Less individual coverage needed
  • • Focus on teamwork and positioning

Important Notes

Net Height: The net should be 1.55m (5 ft 1 inch) at the edges and 1.524m (5 ft) in the center due to tension.

Playing Area: Ensure there's adequate space around the court — minimum 2m on sides and 2.5m at the ends for safe play.

Court Surface: Professional courts use wooden sprung floors or synthetic mats. Surface should provide good grip and shock absorption.

Lighting: Proper lighting is crucial. Minimum 500 lux at floor level for recreational play, 750+ for competitive matches.

Line Width: All lines should be 40mm wide and preferably white or yellow for visibility.