Padel Court Dimensions & Layout: Complete Technical Guide
Detailed specifications for padel court dimensions, including measurements, wall heights, surface requirements, and official regulations.
Official Padel Court Dimensions
Understanding padel court dimensions is essential whether you're looking to build a court, understand the game better, or simply satisfy your curiosity about this exciting sport.
Overall Dimensions
| Measurement | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20 meters | 65.6 feet |
| Width | 10 meters | 32.8 feet |
| Total Area | 200 sq meters | 2,152 sq feet |
The court is rectangular and completely enclosed by walls and fencing.
Net Specifications
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height at center | 88 cm (34.6 in) |
| Height at posts | 92 cm (36.2 in) |
| Length | 10 meters (full width) |
| Net posts | 1.05m from each wall |
Service Boxes
Each half of the court is divided into two service boxes:
- Length: 6.95 meters from the net
- Width: 5 meters (half the court width)
- Service line: 6.95m from net, parallel to it
Wall Specifications
Back Wall
- Height: 4 meters (13.1 feet)
- Material: Glass (typically 12mm tempered)
- Lower section: 3 meters of solid glass
- Upper section: 1 meter of metallic mesh
Side Walls
- Total height: 4 meters
- First 3 meters from back: Glass (3m high)
- Remaining length: Metallic mesh
- Mesh section: Extends to 4m height
Metallic Mesh
- Opening size: Maximum 5cm x 5cm
- Must be taut and uniform
- Height: 3 meters where used
Playing Surface
Requirements
- Uniform, flat surface
- Permitted materials: Porous concrete, cement, synthetic grass
- Color: Green, blue, or terracotta (traditional)
- Must provide consistent bounce
Artificial Grass Specifications
- Pile height: 8-15mm
- Infill: Silica sand
- Color: Usually green or blue
Lighting Requirements (Indoor)
- Minimum: 400 lux at playing surface
- Recommended: 500-750 lux
- Uniform distribution
- No glare on walls
Clearance
Overhead
- Minimum height: 6 meters (indoor facilities)
- Recommended: 7+ meters for optimal play
Surroundings
- Minimum 0.5m clearance around court exterior
- Access doors typically on both sides
Access Points
- Doors: Two per court (one each side)
- Door dimensions: At least 2m x 0.82m
- Door material: Same as adjacent walls (usually mesh)
Comparison to Other Courts
| Court Type | Length | Width | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel | 20m | 10m | 200 sqm |
| Tennis (doubles) | 23.77m | 10.97m | 261 sqm |
| Squash | 9.75m | 6.4m | 62 sqm |
| Badminton | 13.4m | 6.1m | 82 sqm |
Building a Padel Court
Space Requirements
- Court footprint: 200 sqm minimum
- With surroundings: 250-300 sqm recommended
- Indoor ceiling: 6-7m minimum height
Cost Factors
- Land preparation
- Surface installation
- Wall systems
- Lighting
- Drainage
- Fencing/enclosure
Estimated Costs (USA, 2025)
- Basic outdoor court: $40,000-60,000
- Quality outdoor court: $60,000-100,000
- Indoor court: $80,000-150,000
*Costs vary significantly by location and specifications.*
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