Basketball Court Dimensions

Basketball Court Dimensions

The dimensions of the basketball court differ slightly based on the league. There are high school youth leagues, amateur leagues, professional leagues, developmental leagues, and international leagues. There is also a difference in the dimensions on a court between male and female competitions. In this tutorial, we simplify the dimensions of the court by looking at the free throw line, three-point line, hoop, key, and the distances between them.

NBA Court Dimensions

An NBA basketball court has the following measurements:

• Length of 94ft (28.7 meters)
• Width of 50ft (15.2 meters)
• The distance from the backboard to the free throw line is 19ft
• The distance from the basket to the three point line in the corners is 22ft
• The distance from the basket to the three point line at the top of the key is 23ft 9 inches

FIBA Court Dimensions

A FIBA basketball court has the following measurements:

• Length of 91.9ft (28 meters)
• Width of 49.2ft (15 meters)
• The distance from the backboard to the three point line at the top of the key is 22.15 feet (6.75 meters)

Men's College Basketball Court Dimensions (NCAA)

A men's college basketball court has the following measurements in the NCAA:

• Length of 94ft (28.7 meters)
• Width of 50ft (15.2 meters)
• The distance from the backboard to the free throw line is 18ft 10 inches
• The low blocks are 12in wide and 8in in length

Women's College Basketball Court Dimensions (NCAA)

A women's college basketball court has the following measurements in the NCAA:

• Length of 94ft (28.7 meters)
• Width of 50ft (15.2 meters)
• The distance from the backboard to the free throw line is 19ft

High School Court Dimensions (NFHS)

A high school basketball court has the following measurements in the NFHS:

• Length of 94ft (28.7 meters)
• Width of 50ft (15.2 meters)
• The distance from the backboard to the free throw line is 18ft 10 inches