Pickleball Court Dimensions
A pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long— the same for singles and doubles. Here are the exact measurements, the net height, and the space you need around it.
By the VolleyForge team · Reviewed August 2026
The official measurements
| Court size (lines included) | 20 ft wide × 44 ft long |
|---|---|
| Same for singles & doubles? | Yes — identical |
| Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone) | 7 ft from the net, each side |
| Net height | 36 in at the sidelines, 34 in at center |
| Service area (each of 4) | 10 ft wide × 15 ft long |
| Baseline to net | 22 ft |
| Line width | 2 in |
| Recommended total playing area | 30 ft × 60 ft (minimum) |
The court is the same for singles and doubles
This surprises people coming from tennis: pickleball uses the full 20-foot width in both singles and doubles. There is no narrower singles court. See the singles rulesfor how play differs even though the court doesn’t.
The kitchen and the service courts
The kitchen (Non-Volley Zone) runs 7 feet from the net on each side. Behind each kitchen, a centerline splits the court into two service boxes, each 10 feet wide by 15 feet long. You always serve diagonally into the box across from you — the how is on the serving rules page.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a pickleball court?
A pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long, measured to the outside of the lines. That's the same footprint as a doubles badminton court. The lines themselves are 2 inches wide and count as part of the court.
Is a pickleball court the same size for singles and doubles?
Yes. Unlike tennis, pickleball uses the exact same 20-by-44-foot court for singles and doubles — there is no narrower singles court. That's part of why singles is such a running-heavy workout.
How far is the kitchen from the net in pickleball?
The kitchen — officially the Non-Volley Zone — extends 7 feet from the net on each side, spanning the full 20-foot width. So the two kitchens together take up 14 feet of the court's 44-foot length. You can't volley (hit the ball out of the air) while standing in it.
How tall is a pickleball net?
The net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches high at the center. It sags slightly to the middle by design, which is why balls down the middle clear the lowest part of the net.
How much total space do you need for a pickleball court?
The court itself is 20 by 44 feet, but you want run-off room around it. USA Pickleball recommends a minimum total playing area of 30 by 60 feet so players have space behind the baseline and beside the sidelines to chase balls safely.
Is a pickleball court the same size as a tennis court?
No. A pickleball court is 20 by 44 feet; a tennis court is 36 by 78 feet — roughly four times the area. That's why several pickleball courts can fit inside the space of one tennis court, and why converted tennis courts are so common.
How many square feet is a pickleball court?
The court itself is 20 × 44 = 880 square feet. With the recommended run-off room — a 30-by-60-foot total playing area — plan for about 1,800 square feet per court.
How much space do you need between pickleball courts?
USA Pickleball recommends a minimum 30-by-60-foot total area per court, which builds in the side and back run-off. Spacing adjacent courts to that footprint keeps players from colliding across neighboring courts.
Are pickleball and badminton courts the same size?
Yes — a pickleball court and a doubles badminton court are both 20 by 44 feet. The net heights and equipment are completely different, but the court footprint is identical.
Pickleball Rules (start here)
The complete beginner's guide to pickleball rules — scoring, serving, the kitchen, the two-bounce rule, and faults.
How to keep score
Traditional side-out scoring, the three-number doubles call, games to 11 win-by-2, and rally scoring explained.
The kitchen rule
What the kitchen is, why you can't volley in it, and the momentum rule that trips up new players.
Serving rules
Where to stand, underhand vs. drop serve, diagonal serving, the let rule, and common serving faults.
Singles rules
How singles differs from doubles — two-number scoring, the serving-side shortcut, and why the court stays the same size.
Doubles rules
The two-server sequence, the three-number score call, the second-server exception at 0-0, and when partners switch sides.
How to play (beginners)
The complete beginner's start — the object of the game, the serve, the two-bounce rule, the kitchen, and how to win, in one place.