Dimensions of a Basketball Court - Valuable Tips & Info!

Youth and High School Basketball Court Dimensions

The dimensions of a basketball court vary depending on the level of competition. In order for basketball players to be successful, it is important that they play on a regulation-size basketball court appropriate for their age.

The dimensions listed below apply to youth basketball and H.S. basketball. It is important to note that middle school basketball courts vary in size - some will use youth basketball dimensions, while others will use H.S. basketball dimensions.

Knowing the dimensions of a basketball court is critically important for all basketball players, coaches and even parents. Below you will find the key basketball court dimensions.

Dimensions Of A Basketball Court


High school basketball dimensions are 84' long by 50' wide.

Youth basketball dimensions are 74' long by 42' wide.

Basketball lines are 2 inches thick.

The center circle measures 12' in diameter.

The free throw line is 13' from the front of the rim, 15' from the backboard and 19' from the baseline.

The free throw lane is 12' wide.

The basket is placed 4 - 6' from the baseline.

The basket measures 10' from the ground.

The basket measures 18 inches in diameter and is positioned 6 inches from the backboard.

The backboard usually measures 6' wide by 3.5 - 4' high.

The box on the backboard is 24 inches wide by 18 inches high.

The high school three-point line is 19' 9" from the basket.

The line of the three-point arc straightens out 5' from the baseline.

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