Tennis court (doubles)
Tennis court (doubles) measures 23,774.0mm × 10,973.0mm. It weighs about 0.0g.
Dimensions
| Length | 23,774.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 10,973.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.0 g |
Tennis court
A regulation tennis court for doubles play measures 78 feet (23.77 m) long and 36 feet (10.97 m) wide. This page covers the exact dimensions for singles and doubles courts, service box sizes, and net height.
- Dimensions
- Service boxes
- Net height
- Total court area including surrounds
- Tennis court vs basketball court
- Frequently asked questions
- What is the size of a doubles tennis court?
- How wide is a singles tennis court?
- How tall is a tennis net?
- How big is a service box in tennis?
- Is a tennis court smaller than a basketball court?
- Related objects
Dimensions
| Measurement | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Length (both formats) | 78 | 23.77 |
| Width (doubles) | 36 | 10.97 |
| Width (singles) | 27 | 8.23 |
Court length is identical for both singles and doubles play. Only the width changes, since doubles adds two “alleys” of 4.5 feet (1.37 m) on each side to accommodate the extra players.
Service boxes
Each service box measures 21 feet (6.4 m) long by 13.5 feet (4.11 m) wide, positioned on either side of the net. Players must serve the ball into the diagonally opposite service box for the point to begin legally.
Net height
A tennis net stands 3 feet (0.91 m) high at the center and 3.5 feet (1.07 m) high at the posts on either side, the slight dip in the middle being a standard and intentional part of net setup.
Total court area including surrounds
Beyond the marked playing lines, a full tennis court with surrounding clearance space typically requires about 120 feet (36.6 m) long by 60 feet (18.3 m) wide, allowing enough room behind the baseline and beside the sidelines for players to move freely during play.
Tennis court vs basketball court
| Court | Length (ft) | Width (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis (doubles) | 78 | 36 |
| Basketball | 94 | 50 |
A tennis court is smaller in both length and width than a basketball court, since tennis is played across a net with players stationed on opposite ends rather than moving continuously across a shared open floor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of a doubles tennis court?
78 feet (23.77 m) long by 36 feet (10.97 m) wide.
How wide is a singles tennis court?
27 feet (8.23 m), narrower than the 36 foot doubles court since it excludes the outer alleys.
How tall is a tennis net?
3 feet (0.91 m) at the center and 3.5 feet (1.07 m) at the posts.
How big is a service box in tennis?
21 feet (6.4 m) long by 13.5 feet (4.11 m) wide.
Is a tennis court smaller than a basketball court?
Yes. A doubles tennis court at 78 x 36 feet is smaller in both dimensions than a basketball court’s 94 x 50 feet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Tennis court (doubles)?
A Tennis court (doubles) is 23,774.0mm (2,377.4cm) long.
How much does a Tennis court (doubles) weigh?
A Tennis court (doubles) weighs about 0.0g.