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| Measurement | FIBA | FIBA 3×3 | NBA | WNBA | NCAA men’s | NCAA women’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playing court (length/depth × width) | 28 m × 15 m | 11 m × 15 m | 28.651 m × 15.24 m | 28.651 m × 15.24 m | 28.651 m × 15.24 m | 28.651 m × 15.24 m |
| Scoring arc radius | 6.75 m (3-point) | 6.75 m (2-point) | 7.239 m (3-point) | 6.75 m (3-point) | 6.75 m (3-point) | 6.75 m (3-point) |
| Baskets | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lane width | 4.9 m | 4.9 m | 4.877 m | 4.877 m | 3.658 m | 3.658 m |
| Rim height | 3.05 m | 3.05 m | 3.048 m | 3.048 m | 3.048 m | 3.048 m |
Choose a standard to explore its court dimensions. FIBA 3×3 has one basket and a two-point arc. NCAA women’s restricted-area/no-charge arc markings are omitted pending verification of the applicable rules; this does not mean the rules specify no restricted area. Check current official documents before using these dimensions for court planning.
Basketball court dimensions in meters
| Measurement | Meters |
|---|---|
| FIBA court length | 28 m |
| FIBA court width | 15 m |
| Three-point arc radius | 6.75 m |
| Corner three-point distance | 6.6 m |
| Endline to free-throw line | 5.8 m |
| Free-throw line length | 3.6 m |
| Restricted area width | 4.9 m |
| Center / free-throw circle radius | 1.8 m |
| No-charge semicircle radius | 1.3 m |
| Rim height (top edge) | 3.05 m |
| Backboard width | 1.8 m |
| Backboard height | 1.05 m |
| Line width | 0.05 m |
| Minimum boundary clearance | 2 m |
| Minimum floor length | 32 m |
| Minimum floor width | 19 m |
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Court lines and markings
The FIBA court has two baskets and a 1.8 m center-circle radius, a 3.6 m free-throw line and a 4.9 m lane width. The free-throw line’s far edge is 5.8 m from the inner endline. The three-point arc’s outer radius is 6.75 m from the basket’s floor projection; its corner line is 6.6 m away laterally. The line itself is not part of the three-point scoring area. Arc selections report radius, not arc length.
Playing area and surrounding space
The 28 × 15 m playing area excludes the surrounding safety space. Adding at least 2 m of unobstructed space on all four sides gives a minimum 32 × 19 m floor rectangle. This is not the total size of an arena: basket supports, team benches, scorer’s table, spectators and local safety requirements need separate planning.
Dimensions and planning
Use these measurements as a reference, not as construction drawings. For court planning, consult current rules, local requirements and a qualified court designer. Basket supports, net shape and surface colors are illustrative. Lane-space ticks, throw-in marks, interior dashed arcs, bench areas and NBA/WNBA/NCAA center-line extensions are omitted; this is not a complete marking plan.
View dimension sources and notes →Competition reference
International · 3D reference available
Olympic basketball · 5×5
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
Men’s and women’s 5×5 competitions use the FIBA-size court reference. Olympic 3×3 is a separate format. Check the event edition and venue requirements.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗International · 3D reference available
FIBA Basketball World Cups
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
Men’s and women’s World Cups are associated with the FIBA 5×5 layout, not a distinct World Cup court size. Event-specific technical regulations still need verification.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗International · 3D reference available
FIBA EuroBasket
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
The European national-team competition is grouped under the FIBA court reference. A continental event name does not create another set of court dimensions.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
EuroLeague
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
Use the FIBA-size geometry for comparison, not as a claim that all EuroLeague rules equal FIBA rules. Season bylaws and arena standards require separate review.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
CBA · China
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
Listed with a FIBA-size court reference. CBA season regulations, advertising, benches and arena certification require separate confirmation.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
NBL · Australia
Reference layout: FIBA
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
Australian NBL, not another league with the same initials. Uses the FIBA-size reference here; league amendments and venue specifications remain to be checked.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024, Art. 2 (court and markings)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
NBA
Reference layout: NBA
- Playing area
- 28.651 m × 15.24 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 7.239 m
- Lane width
- 4.877 m
- Rim height
- 3.048 m
The straight corner three-point distance is shorter than the arc radius.
Sources and reference notes
NBA Official Rules, Rule No. 1, Court Dimensions & Equipment
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
NBA G League
Reference layout: NBA
- Playing area
- 28.651 m × 15.24 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 7.239 m
- Lane width
- 4.877 m
- Rim height
- 3.048 m
Grouped with NBA-size court geometry. Experimental playing rules do not automatically imply different court dimensions; current G League amendments still need review.
Sources and reference notes
NBA Official Rules, Rule No. 1, Court Dimensions & Equipment
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Professional league · 3D reference available
WNBA
Reference layout: WNBA
- Playing area
- 28.651 m × 15.24 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.877 m
- Rim height
- 3.048 m
WNBA has the same court and lane dimensions as NBA, but a shorter three-point radius. Its corner lines follow WNBA dimensions, not NCAA dimensions.
Sources and reference notes
WNBA Official Rule Book, Rule No. 1 (reference; current edition pending)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official publisher website · not a verified rulebook ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗College · 3D reference available
NCAA men’s · March Madness
Reference layout: NCAA men’s
- Playing area
- 28.651 m × 15.24 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 3.658 m
- Rim height
- 3.048 m
March Madness is a tournament using the NCAA men’s ruleset, not an additional set of court dimensions.
Sources and reference notes
NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules, Rule 1 and court diagram
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗College · 3D reference available
NCAA women’s · March Madness
Reference layout: NCAA women’s
- Playing area
- 28.651 m × 15.24 mLength × width · two baskets
- Three-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 3.658 m
- Rim height
- 3.048 m
Select the NCAA women’s court to compare its dimensions. Restricted-area/no-charge arc markings are omitted pending verification of the applicable rules; their absence does not mean no restricted area is required.
Sources and reference notes
NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules, Rule 1 and court diagram (reference; current edition pending)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court. Restricted-area/no-charge arc markings are omitted pending verification of the applicable NCAA women’s rules. Their absence from the diagram does not mean the rules specify no restricted area.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗3×3 · 3D reference available
FIBA 3×3 · Olympics & World Tour
Reference layout: FIBA 3×3
- Playing area
- 15 m × 11 mWidth × depth · one basket
- Two-point radius
- 6.75 m
- Lane width
- 4.9 m
- Rim height
- 3.05 m
One basket, a two-point arc and no center line or center circle. Platform and safety-space requirements need separate confirmation.
Sources and reference notes
FIBA 3×3 Official Rules, Art. 1 — Court and Ball (reference; current edition pending)
Confirm current-season rules and full venue requirements with the competition organizer before planning a court. One basket with a two-point arc. Not half of a full court. Surrounding space is illustrative, not a 3×3 venue specification.
Current-season requirements and competition associations have not been independently verified.
Official rules reference entry ↗Organizer website · not a technical rulebook ↗Basketball court questions
Do the Olympics, World Cups, EuroLeague and CBA use the same court dimensions?
These competitions are listed with a FIBA-size 28 × 15 m court reference. Matching court dimensions do not imply identical playing rules or venue requirements. Current event and league requirements have not been independently verified; check the applicable competition documents.
How does a WNBA court differ from NBA and NCAA courts?
The WNBA reference uses a 94 × 50 ft court and a 16 ft lane, like NBA, but its three-point arc radius is 22 ft 1¾ in rather than NBA’s 23 ft 9 in. NCAA men’s uses a 12 ft lane. WNBA corner lines are 3 ft inside the sidelines, giving a 22 ft lateral distance; sharing an arc radius does not make the NCAA and WNBA layouts identical.
Is a FIBA 3×3 court simply half of a full basketball court?
No. A FIBA 3×3 court is 15 m wide and 11 m deep, with one basket and a 6.75 m two-point arc. Half of a 28 m full court would be 14 m deep. There is no center line or center circle. The surrounding area in the diagram is illustrative, not a platform or safety-space specification.
Are NCAA basketball court dimensions the same for men and women?
The men’s and women’s court references share 94 × 50 ft playing areas, 12 ft lanes and 22 ft 1¾ in three-point radii. Select either option in Standard to explore its layout. NCAA women’s restricted-area/no-charge arc markings are omitted pending verification of the applicable rules. Their absence from the diagram does not mean the rules specify no restricted area.
What are the dimensions of a basketball court in feet and meters?
FIBA courts measure 28 × 15 m, approximately 91.86 × 49.21 ft. NBA, WNBA and NCAA men’s courts measure 94 × 50 ft (28.6512 × 15.24 m). Always choose the governing rules before comparing dimensions.
Are FIBA and NBA basketball courts the same size?
No. NBA courts are longer and slightly wider: 94 × 50 ft versus FIBA’s 28 × 15 m. Their three-point markings also differ. Choose FIBA or NBA in the Standard selector to compare their layouts. NCAA men’s courts have the same playing dimensions as NBA courts, but a narrower lane and shorter three-point radius.
How far is the FIBA three-point line from the basket?
The curved three-point line has a 6.75 m radius measured to its outer edge from the point directly below the basket center. At the corners, the straight line’s outer edge is 6.60 m from that point laterally, or 0.90 m from the inner sideline.
How far is the free-throw line from the baseline?
Under the FIBA reference, the far edge of the free-throw line is 5.80 m from the inner edge of the endline. The line is 3.60 m long. This endline measurement should not be confused with the distance to the backboard.
How high is a basketball hoop?
The FIBA ring’s top edge is 3.05 m above the floor, approximately 10 ft. The NBA reference specifies 10 ft. Net length and backboard height are separate measurements. Basket supports are illustrated for context, not as an installation specification.
How much space do you need around a FIBA basketball court?
Allow at least 2 m of unobstructed space beyond the playing court boundaries, giving a 32 × 19 m minimum floor rectangle. Confirm the current official rules, equipment layout and local safety requirements before designing a facility.