Standard FIBA & NBA Basketball Court Dimensions
Standard court layout specifications under FIBA Official Basketball Rules (Article 2) and NBA Official Rulebook (Rule 1).
Verified against: FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024 / NBA Rule 1LAST VERIFIED: 2026-08-01
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TECHNICAL BLUEPRINT: COURT & KEY SPECIFICATION
Top-down orthographic CAD projection • Official FIBA / NBA Scale
Full Court (FIBA)
28.00 m × 15.00 m
FIBA Official Basketball Rules, Art. 1: Outer court boundary
Official Metric & Imperial Calibration Matrix
| Field Parameter / Boundary | Metric Specification | Imperial Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Court Dimensions (FIBA) | 28.0 m × 15.0 m | 91.86 ft × 49.21 ft |
| Court Dimensions (NBA) | 28.65 m × 15.24 m | 94.0 ft × 50.0 ft |
| Rim Height (Floor to top of rim) | 3.05 m | 10.0 ft |
| Rim Internal Diameter | 45.0 cm | 18.0 in |
| Free Throw Line (Distance from backboard projection) | 4.60 m (FIBA) / 4.57 m (NBA) | 15.0 ft |
| 3-Point Line Distance (FIBA - Top / Corner) | 6.75 m / 6.60 m | 22.15 ft / 21.65 ft |
| 3-Point Line Distance (NBA - Top / Corner) | 7.24 m / 6.70 m | 23.75 ft / 22.0 ft |
| Center Circle Radius | 1.80 m | 6.0 ft (12 ft diameter) |
| Restricted Area Arc Radius | 1.25 m (FIBA) / 1.22 m (NBA) | 4.0 ft |
| Backboard Dimensions (Width × Height) | 1.80 m × 1.05 m | 6.0 ft × 3.5 ft |
Line Thickness Rule
All boundary markings must be of equal width and are legally part of the area they enclose. A ball on the line is legally in play.
Statutory Governing Authority
Dimensional tolerances are codified under the official rulebook of the governing authority (Basketball) and applied at international championship level.