Quick answer: A pickleball court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long, with a net that is 36 inches high at the posts and 34 inches in the middle. The kitchen (non-volley zone) is 7 feet deep on each side of the net.
How big is a pickleball court? Smaller than you think, which is exactly why the game is so social. Here are the pickleball court dimensions, with zero math anxiety.
Pickleball court size at a glance
- Court: 20 feet wide by 44 feet long, for singles and doubles
- Net height: 36 inches at the posts, 34 inches in the middle
- Kitchen (non-volley zone): 7 feet deep on each side of the net, full width of the court
- Service courts: 10 feet wide by 15 feet deep, left and right on each side
- Recommended playing area: 30 feet by 60 feet, so you have room to move
How the court is laid out
Picture two halves split by the net. On each half, the 7-foot kitchen sits right at the net. Behind it, the rest of the half is split down the middle into a left and right service court, each 15 feet deep. The back line is the baseline, and the side lines run the full 44 feet.
Is a pickleball court the same as a tennis court?
Nope. It is much smaller. You can fit about four pickleball courts on the space of one tennis court, and plenty of tennis courts are lined for both. The pickleball net is lower too.
Setting up a court at home
Got a flat, smooth surface at least 30 by 60 feet? You are in business. Use a portable net and tape or chalk to mark a 20 by 44 foot rectangle, mark the net line in the middle, then measure 7 feet from the net on each side for the kitchen lines.
Pickleball court FAQ
Is a singles court different from a doubles court?
No. It is the same size for both.
How far is the kitchen line from the net?
7 feet.
How high is a pickleball net?
36 inches at the posts and 34 inches in the middle.
How many pickleball courts fit on a tennis court?
About four.
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