A standard badminton court measures 13.4 meters (44 feet) in length and varies in width: – Singles: 5.18 meters (17 feet) – Doubles: 6.1 meters (20 feet)
What Are Badminton Court Dimensions?
The net height is: – At edges: 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch) – At centre: 1.524 meters (5 feet)
Net Specifications
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Service Lines
– Short Service Line: 1.98 meters (6.5 feet) from the net – Doubles Long Service Line: 0.76 meters (2.5 feet) inside the baseline
Court Zones
The court is divided into different zones for singles and doubles: – Singles: Narrower width, regular length – Doubles: Full-width court
Extra Clearance
For safety and smooth play, a 0.61 meters (2 feet) clearance is recommended around the court.
Singles vs Doubles Court – Key Differences
– Singles: Narrower court – Doubles: Wider court
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Fun Fact
Badminton is the fastest racquet sport with shuttle speeds surpassing 400 km/h! That’s why court dimensions matter for precision and speed.
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