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A regulation pickleball court measures 20 ft wide by 44 ft long, and this single pickleball court size applies to both singles and doubles play. The net stands 36 in high at the sidelines and dips to 34 in at the center. Beyond the court lines themselves, USA Pickleball recommends a larger total playing surface — from 30 ft x 60 ft at minimum up to 40 ft x 64 ft for tournament play — to give players room to move safely around the court.
The in-bounds playing area is fixed regardless of whether you're setting up a backyard court or a club facility: 20 ft wide x 44 ft long. This is the same for singles and doubles, unlike tennis, which has different singles and doubles widths. All court lines are 2 in wide, and that line width is included in the court's overall dimensions.
Within the 20 ft x 44 ft rectangle, the court is divided into a non-volley zone and service areas on each side of the net. Understanding these pickleball court dimensions helps with layout, line painting, and equipment placement.
| Court Zone | Dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full court | 20 ft x 44 ft | Same for singles and doubles |
| Non-volley zone (kitchen), each side | 7 ft deep x 20 ft wide | Measured from the net |
| Service court (each of 4) | 10 ft wide x 15 ft long | From kitchen line to baseline |
| Court lines | 2 in wide | Applies to all lines on the court |
The pickleball net height is 36 in at the sidelines (posts) and 34 in at the center, where a slight sag is built into the rule. The net itself is 22 ft long, extending 1 ft beyond each sideline of the court. Net posts are set 22 ft apart, measured from the inside of the posts, so the net stretches slightly wider than the playing surface on both ends.
The 20 ft x 44 ft court is only the in-bounds playing area. Players need extra room beyond the baselines and sidelines to move, recover shots, and avoid running into fences or walls. USA Pickleball outlines three total space benchmarks:
| Level | Total Playing Surface | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 30 ft x 60 ft | Tight backyards, temporary or multi-use spaces |
| Preferred | 34 ft x 64 ft | Dedicated recreational or club courts |
| Tournament standard | 40 ft x 64 ft | Competitive play and sanctioned events |
The extra width and length beyond the court lines, at every level, is dedicated to run-off space. At the minimum footprint, that leaves 5 ft on each side and 8 ft at each end. At the preferred footprint, it grows to 7 ft on each side and 10 ft at each end. Tournament standard gives players 10 ft on each side and 10 ft at each end, matching the extra room competitive players expect when diving for wide shots or chasing lobs.
When siting a court, also account for fencing, spectator space, and equipment storage — the fact sheet does not specify those distances, so plan them based on your facility's own constraints.
Many facilities convert existing tennis courts rather than building from scratch. A standard tennis court (doubles) measures 78 ft x 36 ft, with a net 42 in high at the posts and 36 in at the center — taller than a pickleball net at every point. Because a tennis court's footprint is much larger than a single pickleball court, one tennis court can fit up to 4 pickleball courts when using temporary nets and lines, which is common for clubs running open-play sessions or clinics. For permanent conversions, 2 pickleball courts per tennis court is the more common outcome, since it allows for full-height fencing, permanent posts, and clear run-off space around each court without overlapping playing areas.
When converting, the tennis net posts and net will need to be replaced or supplemented, since the height specs differ (42 in/36 in for tennis vs. 36 in/34 in for pickleball). Existing tennis court lines will also need new pickleball lines added, since the two sports use different court dimensions entirely.
While not part of court layout, equipment specs affect how a court plays. A regulation pickleball measures 2.87 to 2.97 in in diameter, weighs 0.78 to 0.935 oz, and has 26 to 40 holes. Paddles are limited by a combined length-plus-width measurement that cannot exceed 24 in, with length alone capped at 17 in. These specs don't change court dimensions, but they're worth knowing when outfitting a facility.
Court dimensions, net height, and layout specifications referenced in this article come from the USA Pickleball rulebook. Tennis court dimensions and net height specifications used for comparison reflect standard tennis governing rules.
Outfitting a new pickleball court or converting a tennis court? Browse our tennis and pickleball equipment for paddles, balls, and accessories, check out tennis post systems and net sets for regulation net heights and post spacing, and see our court net and barrier systems for dividers and boundary netting between multiple courts.
20 ft wide by 44 ft long, the same dimensions for both singles and doubles play.
36 in high at the sidelines and 34 in high at the center.
It extends 7 ft from the net on each side and spans the full 20 ft width of the court.
USA Pickleball recommends a minimum of 30 ft x 60 ft, a preferred 34 ft x 64 ft, and a tournament standard of 40 ft x 64 ft to include run-off space.
Yes. A standard 78 ft x 36 ft tennis court can fit up to 4 pickleball courts with temporary nets, though 2 pickleball courts is the more common permanent conversion.
Each of the four service courts is 10 ft wide by 15 ft long, running from the kitchen line to the baseline.
All court lines are 2 in wide.
