Men's Pro Courts
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COURT DIMENSIONS
OFFICIAL MEN’S PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COURT DIMENSIONS
An official regulation men’s professional basketball court, as used in leagues like the NBA, follows these standard measurements:
Key Court Markings and Measurements
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Court Dimensions: 50’ x 94’
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Rim height: 10 feet from the playing surface to the rim
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Backboard size: 72 inches wide by 42 inches tall
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Backboard location: 4’ from the baseline
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Free-throw line: 19 feet from the baseline
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Free-throw circle radius: 6 feet
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Free-throw lane (the key): 16 feet wide
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Center circle radius: 6 feet
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Three-point line distance: 22’ in the corners and 23’ 9” at the top of the key
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Restricted Area: 4’ from the center of the rim
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Line thickness: 2”
OFFICIAL WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COURT DIMENSIONS
An official regulation professional women’s basketball court, as used in leagues like the WNBA, follows these standard measurements:
Key Court Markings and Measurements
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Court Dimensions: 50’ x 94’
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Rim height: 10 feet from the playing surface to the rim
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Backboard size: 72 inches wide by 42 inches tall
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Backboard location: 4’ from the baseline
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Free-throw line: 19 feet from the baseline
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Free-throw circle radius: 6 feet
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Free-throw lane (the key): 12 feet wide
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Center circle radius: 6 feet
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Three-point line distance: 22’ 1 ¾”
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Restricted Area: 4’ from the center of the rim
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Line thickness: 2”
