Basketball Court Size According to FIBA Standards
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Basketball Court Size According to FIBA Standards

Basketball courts vary in size depending on the league (NBA, NCAA, FIBA). If you’re playing in international competitions or following FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules, knowing the correct court dimensions is essential. Here’s a detailed breakdown of a FIBA-standard basketball court.

FIBA Basketball Court Dimensions (Official Measurements)

1. Overall Court Size

  • Length: 28 meters (91.86 feet)
  • Width: 15 meters (49.21 feet)
  • Total Area: 420 m² (4,520 ft²)

Note: NBA courts are slightly larger (94 ft × 50 ft).

2. Key Markings & Zones

A. Three-Point Line (Arc)

  • Distance from the basket: 6.75 meters (22.15 ft)
  • Corner distance (shortest): 6.6 meters (21.65 ft)
  • Comparison: NBA three-point line is 23.75 ft (7.24 m) at the top and 22 ft (6.7 m) in the corners.

B. Free-Throw Line

  • Distance from the backboard: 4.6 meters (15.09 ft)
  • Free-throw lane (key/paint) width: 4.9 meters (16.08 ft)
  • Length (from baseline to free-throw line): 5.8 meters (19.03 ft)

C. Restricted Area (No-Charge Zone)

  • Radius: 1.25 meters (4.10 ft) from the center of the basket
  • Prevents defenders from drawing charging fouls under the basket.

D. Center Circle

  • Diameter: 3.6 meters (11.81 ft)
  • Used for jump balls at the start of the game.

E. Sidelines & Baselines

  • Sidelines (lengthwise boundaries): 28 meters
  • Baselines (under the basket): 15 meters

3. FIBA vs. NBA Court Differences

Feature FIBA NBA
Court Length 28m (91.86 ft) 28.65m (94 ft)
Court Width 15m (49.21 ft) 15.24m (50 ft)
3-Point Line 6.75m (22.15 ft) 7.24m (23.75 ft)
Key (Paint) Trapezoidal (old) / Rectangular (new) Rectangular
Restricted Arc 1.25m (4.1 ft) 1.22m (4 ft)

Note: FIBA switched from a trapezoidal key to a rectangular key (4.9m wide) in 2010 to align with NBA standards.

4. Other Important FIBA Court Rules

  • Backboard size: 1.8m (5.9 ft) wide × 1.05m (3.45 ft) tall
  • Rim height: 3.05m (10 ft) from the floor
  • Basketball size:
    • Men: Size 7 (29.5″ circumference)
    • Women: Size 6 (28.5″ circumference)

Conclusion

A FIBA-regulation basketball court is 28m × 15m, with a 6.75m three-point line and a 4.9m-wide key. Understanding these dimensions helps players, coaches, and organizers set up courts correctly for international competitions.