Size of an Official Basketball Court
There are basketball courts with different court diameters accessible for players of all skill levels. Compared to the courts utilized for NBA games, high school courts are often smaller. The measurements vary, even for various educational institutes. Professional basketball court builders may develop different sizes for the key, foul line, and 3-point line based on the demands of the players and the court.
Typical Size of a Basketball Court
- NBA courts are 50′ wide by 94′ long, with a 22′ x 9′ 3-point line.
- High school court dimensions: 84 x 50 ft., including a 20 x 9 3-point line
- Junior high school dimensions are 74 x 42 ft, with a 19 x 9 3-point line.
Key line placement varies in size for both professional and educational plays. Colleges and high schools employ smaller 12′ wide keys, whereas the NBA uses larger 16′ wide keys.
The Indecent Line
For all NBA games, educational institutions, and any other practice court built, the foul line serves as a standard measurement. The exact distance between the foul line and the front of the backboard is 15 feet. Note that this is not the same as the distance between the front of the rim and the center of the basket.
Note: The free throw lines are 12 feet long and precisely 15 feet from the basketball hoop’s center.
The Rim and the Backboard
The standard backboard dimensions for all NBA, college, and high school games are 42 x 72 inches.
Basketball Court Half Court
A half-court is exactly half the size of an outdoor basketball court that is full size. When there isn’t enough room in your outside location to construct a regulation-size court, this is the ideal fix. A half-court is thirty feet long and fifty feet broad.
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Building of a Basketball Court
Standard goal/hoop choices for basketball
A crucial part of the overall layout of your basketball court is choosing the basketball hoop. Our group provides a variety of basketball hoop choices, such as:
- plexiglass
- glass
- adjustable
- fixed systems
Together, you and our specialists will decide which option best suits your requirements.
Accessories for basketball courts
Basketball court accessories such as goals, bleachers, scoreboards, and protective padding are also available from Sports Surfaces. Among the specifications we provide are:
- Basketball systems that can be adjusted from 6′ to 10′ to let kids play the game more efficiently and enjoyably
- Aluminum, tempered glass, and plexiglass backboards are available in 48″ and 72″ NBA sizes
- Extension arms for benches for group or individual setting, measuring 2′ to 5′
- Courtship Standard asphalt basketball court with lighting for nighttime play
For the installation of basketball courts nearby, asphalt is the recommended surface due to its many benefits, which include:
- The material’s softness relieves joint tension and provides orthopedic advantages.
- A less costly choice
- High robustness
- Provides a variety of surface options for multi-purpose court functionality.
- Relatively weather resistant in both hot and cold conditions; paint will hold up after several applications
Note: A soft rubber synthetic cushion is available as an improved option. Because of its ability to absorb stress, this surface feels fantastic to play on and protects your joints further.
Ordinary basketball court made of concrete.
When building a basketball court in a location with limited space and accessibility, concrete is a great option. Concrete courts provide the following advantages:
- The most affordable option for a court surface
- Weather-resistant in both warm and chilly regions
- Greater longevity and little upkeep
When installing a basketball court at a residence, our crew employs a vapor barrier and a unique cementitious acrylic solution. This procedure guarantees the court’s durability and good paint adhesion.
A typical basketball court is around 50 feet by 94 feet. Please be aware that to ensure water disposal, the concrete slab in the court must slope by at least 1%.
Call our Sport Surfaces staff if you’re prepared to start building your new basketball court right now. We are here to assist you with your new venture and address any queries or worries.