Dimensions and Differences Between Tennis and Badminton Courts
Tennis Court Dimensions
- Length: 78 feet (23.77 meters) or 60 feet (18.29 meters) for a doubles game
- Width: 27 feet (8.23 meters) in singles; 36 feet (10.97 meters) in doubles
- Height: Between 12 and 17 feet (3.66 and 5.18 meters) at the highest point
Badminton Court Dimensions
- Length: 60 feet (18.29 meters) in singles; 66 feet (20.12 meters) in doubles
- Width: 17 feet (5.18 meters) in singles; 20 feet (6.10 meters) in doubles
- Height: Between 17 and 21 feet (5.18 and 6.40 meters) at the highest point
Key Differences
- Size: Tennis courts are generally larger than badminton courts in both length and width.
- Shape: Tennis courts are rectangular, while badminton courts have an oval-shaped zone in each half.
- Height: Badminton courts have a higher minimum height requirement at 17 feet compared to tennis courts' 12 feet.
- Net: Tennis nets are lower (3 feet at the sides and 3.5 feet at the center) and wider (36 feet) than badminton nets (5 feet at the sides and 5.5 feet at the center; 20 feet wide).
Related Questions and Answers
- What is the minimum width of a badminton court? 20 feet
- What is the maximum height of a tennis court? 21 feet
- What is the difference in length between a singles tennis court and a doubles tennis court? 18 feet
- What is the shape of the oval-shaped zone on a badminton court? A quarter-circle
- What is the purpose of the white lines on a tennis court? To mark the boundaries of the court and indicate the areas where the ball can legally land
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