Curious how the basketball court size and dimensions compare for professional, collegiate, and international leagues? Find free basketball court diagrams with markings for each level of competition.
The diagram below is a composite, comparing NBA, NCAA, & FIBA basketball court dimensions.
The standard hoops court is a rectangle 94 feet by 50 feet. However, check out the table below to see how the court dimensions compare for:
Area of Court | NCAA(m) | NCAA(w) | NBA | WNBA | FIBA |
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Court length | 94' | 94' | 94' | 94' | 91.86' |
Court width | 50' | 50' | 50' | 50' | 49.21' |
Rim height | 10' | 10' | 10' | 10' | 10' |
Restricted area (from basket) | 4' | None | 4' | None | 4.1' |
Center circle diameter | 12' | 12' | 12' | 12' | 11.81' |
3-pt line* | 20'9" | 19'9" | 23'9" | 22'13.25" | 22.15' |
Key width | 12' | 12' | 16' | 16' | 19.69' |
Free throw line (from backboard) | 15' | 15' | 15' | 15' | 15.09' |
*Notes:
NBA 3-pt line: Arc starts at baseline 3' from sideline and peaks at 23' 9" from basket center. Line measures 22' at the point directly to the left and right of basket center.
WNBA 3-pt line: Parallel lines 36" from the sidelines extend 63" from baseline to arc 22' 13.25" from basket center.
Find a WNBA basketball court in the Women's National Basketball Association Official Rules.
Find a basketball court with dimensions for NCAA men and women.
A court this size isn't appropriate for younger players, so regulations for youth, middle school, and high school leagues include courts that are shorter and narrower.
Other modifications include a shorter 3-pt distance and, for the youngest players, the free throw line distance and rim height may be decreased as well.
Learn more about high school, jr. high, and youth basketball court dimensions.
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If you need basketball court diagrams, check out our selection of free, downloadable pictures with and without court dimensions. Choose between full-court and half-court layouts.
The size of the court is not the only difference between the college, professional, and international rules. Check out our official basketball rules page to see how the games differ in other areas.