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) — a total playing area of 200 m² (about 2,153 sq ft). The court is fully enclosed by glass walls and metal mesh, split into two halves by a net, and needs a minimum free height of 6 metres (about 20 ft) above the playing surface.
Padel court dimensions: full measurements
| Measurement | 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 |
| Minimum free height | 6 m | 19.7 ft |
| Recommended height (indoor) | 7–8 m | 23–26 ft |
| 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 |
| Back wall height | 3 m | 9.8 ft |
| Service line from back wall | 3 m | 9.8 ft |
| Line width | 5 cm | 2 in |
All figures follow the official International Padel Federation (FIP) specifications. Imperial values are rounded.
How a padel court is laid out
The net runs across the middle, dividing the 20 m court into two equal halves of 10 m × 10 m. Service lines sit 3 m in from each back wall, and a centre service line splits each side into two service boxes. The whole court is enclosed: glass back walls 3 m high, side walls that step down in glass and metal mesh, with side access openings for players.
A panoramic padel court: 20 × 10 m, glass walls, net dividing two 10 × 10 m halves.
Single vs double padel court size
Almost every padel court is built for doubles (two-against-two), measuring 20 × 10 m. The less common singles court is the same 20 m length but narrower at 20 × 6 m (65.6 × 19.7 ft), for one-against-one play. If you are building a club or facility, the 20 × 10 m doubles court is the standard you want — see our padel court construction options.
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 itself occupies a 20 × 10 m footprint (200 m²), but allow a little extra room for access and run-off — around 21 × 11 m per court is a comfortable minimum. You also need at least 6 m of clear height above the surface (7–8 m indoors so lobs play correctly).
Outdoor courts need a level, well-drained base — see our padel court construction process. For year-round indoor play, a covered padel court adds the height and weather protection you need. Browse nets, glass and turf for the components that complete the court.
Wondering about budget? See our padel court cost guide.
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 above the surface; 7 to 8 m 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 per court is a comfortable minimum.
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