Padel Court Dimensions & Size
Every official padel court measurement — length, width, walls, net and the space you need to build one — in both metres and feet, explained by a padel court manufacturer.
How big is a padel court?
A standard padel court measures 20 metres long by 10 metres wide (65.6 ft × 32.8 ft). That is a total playing area of 200 m² (about 2,153 sq ft), enclosed by glass walls and metal mesh and split in two by a net.
Padel court dimensions in metres and feet
All figures follow the official International Padel Federation (FIP) specifications. Imperial values are rounded.
A panoramic padel court: 20 × 10 m, glass walls, net dividing two 10 × 10 m halves.
| Court | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Court length | 20 m | 65.6 ft |
| Court width (doubles) | 10 m | 32.8 ft |
| Court width (singles) | 6 m | 19.7 ft |
| Total playing area | 200 m² | 2,153 sq ft |
| Height | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum free height | 6 m | 19.7 ft |
| Recommended height (indoor) | 7–8 m | 23–26 ft |
| Net | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Net length | 10 m | 32.8 ft |
| Net height (centre) | 0.88 m | 2.89 ft |
| Net height (posts) | 0.92 m | 3.02 ft |
| Walls & lines | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Back wall height | 3 m | 9.8 ft |
| Service line from back wall | 3 m | 9.8 ft |
| Line width | 5 cm | 2 in |
How a padel court is laid out
The net divides the court into two halves of 10 m × 10 m (32.8 × 32.8 ft). Service lines sit 3 m (9.8 ft) from each back wall, and a centre line splits each side into two service boxes. Back walls are 3 m (9.8 ft) of glass; side walls step down in glass and mesh.
Single vs double padel court size
Almost every padel court is built for doubles: 20 × 10 m. The singles court keeps the 20 m length but is narrower, 20 × 6 m (65.6 × 19.7 ft). For a club, doubles is the standard — see our padel court construction guide.
Walls, net and line dimensions
- Back walls: 3 m high — glass up to 3 m, or 2 m glass topped by 1 m of metal mesh.
- Side walls: stepped glass and mesh, reaching about 3 m and 2 m sections along the sides.
- Net: 10 m long, 0.88 m high at the centre and 0.92 m at the posts.
- Service lines: 3 m from each back wall, with a centre line splitting the service boxes.
- Lines: 5 cm wide, white, marking service boxes and centre.
- Access: one or two symmetrical side openings for players to enter.
How much space do you need to build a padel court?
The court occupies 20 × 10 m (200 m²). Allow around 21 × 11 m per court (about 69 × 36 ft) for access and run-off. You need at least 6 m (19.7 ft) of clear height, and 7–8 m (about 23–26 ft) indoors so lobs play correctly. For year-round play, add a covered padel court.
Padel court dimensions FAQ
A standard padel court measures 20 metres long by 10 metres wide (65.6 ft x 32.8 ft), giving a total playing area of 200 square metres (about 2,153 sq ft).
A padel court is about 65.6 ft long by 32.8 ft wide, with a playing area of roughly 2,153 square feet.
A singles padel court is 20 m long by 6 m wide (65.6 x 19.7 ft) – the same length as a doubles court but narrower.
The net is 10 m long and stands 0.88 m (2.89 ft) high at the centre, rising to 0.92 m (3.02 ft) at the posts.
You need a minimum free height of 6 m (19.7 ft) above the surface; 7 to 8 m (about 23 to 26 ft) is recommended indoors so lobs play correctly.
The court footprint is 20 x 10 m (200 m2). Allowing a little extra for access and run-off, about 21 x 11 m (69 x 36 ft) per court is a comfortable minimum.
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