FIBA & NBA Basketball Court Dimensions 2026: 94×50ft & 3-Point Line Specs
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
Basketball 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 |
Basketball Dimensions FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Basketball Ground & Pitch Dimensions
An NBA court measures 94 feet by 50 feet (28.65m × 15.24m), while a FIBA international court is 28m by 15m (91.86ft × 49.21ft). The NBA 3-point line is 23ft 9in (7.24m) at the top of the key versus 6.75m (22.15ft) under FIBA rules.
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.