{"id":3926,"date":"2026-09-06T22:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T21:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.megaslamhoops.com\/blog\/?p=3926"},"modified":"2026-09-06T22:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T21:35:20","slug":"basketball-full-court-half-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.megaslamhoops.com\/blog\/basketball-full-court-half-court","title":{"rendered":"Basketball Court Dimensions: Full Court & Half Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Basketball court dimensions change by level of play, and getting the numbers right matters when you’re marking free throw lines on a driveway or planning a full backyard build. This guide covers official court dimensions from the NBA down to recreational play, then translates those numbers into practical backyard planning guidance. Need the numbers fast? Start with the quick-reference table below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Quick Reference: Basketball Court Dimensions by Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Level<\/th>Full Court<\/th>Half Court<\/th>Three-Point Line<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
NBA<\/td>94 ft x 50 ft<\/td>47 ft x 50 ft<\/td>23 ft 9 in (22 ft in corners)<\/td><\/tr>
NCAA (College)<\/td>94 ft x 50 ft<\/td>47 ft x 50 ft<\/td>22 ft<\/td><\/tr>
High School<\/td>84 ft x 50 ft<\/td>42 ft x 50 ft<\/td>19 ft 9 in<\/td><\/tr>
Recreational (typical)<\/td>74 ft x 42 ft<\/td>37 ft x 42 ft<\/td>Varies by facility<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: recreational court dimensions vary by facility since there’s no single governing standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Full Court Dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NBA Full Court Dimensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An official NBA court measures 94 ft x 50 ft (28.65m x 15.24m). Within that footprint, a handful of markings define the game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n