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How Long Is a Basketball Court? NBA, FIBA & High School Lengths
Compare NBA, NCAA, FIBA, and high-school basketball court lengths in feet and meters, and see how the playing area differs from the gym floor.
Basketball court length depends on the ruleset. An NBA or NCAA court is 94 feet long (about 28.7 meters); a FIBA court is 28 meters long (about 91.9 feet). A U.S. high-school court diagram uses 84 feet as an optimum length, so always name the competition level when comparing dimensions.
| Competition / ruleset | Court length | Court width | What the figure means |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBA | 94 ft (28.7 m) | 50 ft (15.2 m) | NBA court dimensions |
| NCAA | 94 ft (28.7 m) | 50 ft (15.2 m) | The 2025–26 NCAA court diagram labels 94 ft end to end and 50 ft inside the sidelines |
| FIBA | 28 m (about 91.9 ft) | 15 m (about 49.2 ft) | Playing court measured from the inside edge of the boundary line |
| U.S. high school | 84 ft (about 25.6 m) | 50 ft (about 15.2 m) | NFHS diagram labels these as optimum dimensions; it is not a universal mandatory length |
NBA’s FAQ gives a 94-by-50-foot court, and the current NCAA court diagram also marks 94 feet by 50 feet. FIBA’s 2026 rules specify a playing court of 28 by 15 meters. The NFHS court diagram labels an 84-foot length and 50-foot width as optimum. These are not interchangeable numbers: each belongs to a different ruleset or planning context. NBA dimensions · NCAA court diagram · FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2026 · NFHS court diagram
How long is an NBA basketball court?
An NBA court measures 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. That is about 28.7 by 15.2 meters. Use 94 feet when the question specifically asks about an NBA court; “standard basketball court” can mean a different dimension in another competition or facility. The NBA lists its court dimensions in its FAQ.
How long is a FIBA basketball court in meters?
A FIBA playing court is 28 meters long and 15 meters wide, measured from the inside edge of the boundary line. That is about 91.9 feet long by 49.2 feet wide. The FIBA rules also distinguish the court from the larger playing floor: the floor must include an additional unobstructed boundary lane at least 2 meters wide, producing a minimum floor of 32 by 19 meters. That is a FIBA floor provision, not a complete building footprint or a universal rule for every gym. See the 2026 FIBA rules.
How long is a high-school basketball court?
The NFHS court diagram labels an optimum length of 84 feet and an optimum width of 50 feet (about 25.6 by 15.2 meters). The diagram describes its dimensions as suggestive except where rules specifically state otherwise. It also says court construction and layout remain subject to applicable laws, building codes, and facility judgment. Treat the diagram as a common high-school planning reference, then check the governing rules and local requirements for the specific project. Read the NFHS court diagram.
Court length is not the full gym footprint
The length in a court-size table describes the marked playing area. It does not automatically include all circulation, seating, team benches, scorer’s table, wall clearances, or building services. FIBA’s rules give one precise example: their playing floor includes at least a 2-meter unobstructed lane around the court, making the minimum floor 32 by 19 meters around a 28-by-15-meter playing rectangle. Other layouts depend on the ruleset, the venue, and local codes. Confirm the court diagram and facility plan before ordering or marking a floor.
For a wood basketball floor, agree on the competition layout and the playing rectangle first. The line plan should follow the governing rules and be coordinated with the facility drawing. You can view LDK’s indoor wooden basketball floor while planning the floor layout.
Frequently asked questions
Is a basketball court 20 meters long?
Not for the full-court dimensions covered here. FIBA specifies 28 meters, while an NBA or NCAA court is 94 feet, about 28.7 meters. A 20-meter length is shorter than those full-court formats.
Are NBA and NCAA courts the same size?
The NBA lists 94 by 50 feet, and the current NCAA court diagram also marks 94 by 50 feet. If you are building for a specific competition, use that organization’s current court diagram because other markings can differ. NBA FAQ · NCAA diagram.
Is a basketball court 60 feet long?
That is shorter than a full NBA, NCAA, or FIBA court. Confirm whether the measurement refers to a practice, youth, or partial-court layout before comparing it with a full competition court.
Is 30 by 30 feet big enough for a full basketball court?
No. That footprint is smaller than the full-court dimensions listed above. It may suit a smaller practice or shooting area, depending on the intended use and layout.
How long is half a basketball court?
It depends on which full-court layout is being divided. Mark the center line at the midpoint of the applicable full-court length and use the selected competition diagram for the line locations and surrounding clear area.
How long is a basketball court in meters?
An NBA or NCAA court is about 28.7 meters long. A FIBA court is 28 meters; the NFHS diagram’s 84-foot optimum is about 25.6 meters.
Conclusion
The answer to “how long is a basketball court?” depends on the ruleset: 94 feet for NBA and NCAA courts, 28 meters for FIBA, and 84 feet as the NFHS diagram’s optimum high-school length. Identify the governing layout first, then plan the larger gym floor and clear space separately.
For questions about LDK’s indoor basketball flooring, contact LDK.
References
- NBA — Frequently Asked Questions — NBA court dimensions.
- NCAA — 2025–26 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Court Diagram — NCAA full-court dimensions.
- FIBA — Official Basketball Rules 2026 v1.1 — FIBA court and playing-floor dimensions.
- NFHS — Basketball Court Diagram — optimum high-school diagram dimensions and qualifications.
