What are the Key Dimensions and Sizes of a Standard Basketball Court?

Understanding the dimensions of a basketball court is important for players, coaches, and fans. Here are the key measurements for the different sections of a standard basketball court, noting slight variations between governing bodies like the NBA, NCAA, and FIBA.

Court Dimensions

  • Full court length:
  • NBA, NCAA: 94 feet (28.65 m)
  • FIBA: 91.86 feet (28 m)
  • Full court width:
  • NBA, NCAA: 50 feet (15.24 m)
  • FIBA: 49.21 feet (15 m)

Three-Point Line

  • Distance from basket:
  • NBA: 23.75 feet (7.24 m)
  • FIBA: 22.15 feet (6.75 m)
  • Distance from basket in corners:
  • NBA: 22 feet (6.7 m)
  • FIBA: 21.65 feet (6.6 m)

Free Throw Line

  • Distance from backboard:
  • NBA, NCAA: 15 feet (4.57 m)
  • FIBA: 15.09 feet (4.6 m)

Key/Lane

  • Width:
  • NBA, NCAA: 16 feet (4.88 m)
  • FIBA: 16.08 feet (4.9 m)
  • Distance from backboard to foul line:
  • All: 15 feet (4.57 m)

Restricted Area/No Charge Zone

  • Arc radius from basket:
  • NBA: 4 feet (1.22 m)
  • FIBA: 4.1 feet (1.25 m)

Center Circle

  • Diameter:
  • NBA: 12 feet (3.66 m)
  • FIBA: 11.81 feet (3.6 m)

These measurements are the standard for the key sections of a professional or collegiate basketball court, ensuring consistency and fairness in the game.