Pickleball Court Dimensions: Size, Lines and Net Height
- by Dope Pickleball Co.
Quick answer
A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long for both singles and doubles, approximately 6.10 by 13.41 meters. The net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. Each side has a seven-foot non-volley zone, usually called the kitchen.
If you are marking a temporary court or planning a permanent one, allow for the surrounding playing surface too. The painted rectangle is only part of the space players use.
How big is a pickleball court?
| Part of the court | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Marked court | 20 feet wide × 44 feet long |
| Net at the sidelines | 36 inches high |
| Net at the center | 34 inches high |
| Kitchen on each side | 7 feet deep × 20 feet wide |
| Each service court behind the kitchen | 10 feet wide × 15 feet deep |
| Court lines | 2 inches wide |
| Recommended minimum total playing surface | 30 feet × 60 feet |
| Preferred total playing surface | 34 feet × 64 feet |
Which lines are part of the service court?
Measure to the outside edges of the perimeter and kitchen lines. The baseline runs across the back of each half; the sidelines mark the court's long edges. Each baseline is 22 feet from the net. Behind the kitchen, the centerline splits the remaining space into right and left service courts.
A serve travels diagonally into the opposite service court. It must land beyond the kitchen line. Other boundary lines of that correct service court count as in when the ball touches them.
The kitchen line belongs to the non-volley zone. Players may stand inside to hit a bounced ball, but cannot volley while touching the zone or its lines. The kitchen guide explains the movement rules.
How much space do you need for a pickleball court?
USA Pickleball guidance recommends a minimum total playing surface of 30 by 60 feet, with 34 by 64 feet preferred. These dimensions include room beyond the sidelines and baselines.
When assessing a site, measure usable playing space and consider the actual placement of walls, posts, entrances, and neighboring courts. A 20-by-44-foot rectangle alone does not establish whether a location works for play. For permanent construction, work from the official layout and appropriate site advice.
How tall and wide is a pickleball net?
The net should be at least 21 feet 9 inches long, with the posts 22 feet apart measured inside to inside. Check its height where it crosses both sidelines and at the center: 36 inches and 34 inches, respectively. A tennis net has different measurements and needs an appropriate setup for pickleball. Temporary conversions should use clear court markings and enough space for the chosen layout.
Use the diagram in the official rulebook for exact measurement points and line placement. The tennis-court conversion guide explains the practical choices for a shared court.
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