Padel Court Dimensions and Specifications (FIP)
In short: A standard padel court is 10 m wide × 20 m long inside the walls. Service lines are 6.95 m from the net, and the net is 0.88 m at the centre and 0.92 m at the ends. The end walls reach 4 m (3 m wall plus 1 m fence). Indoors, ceilings need at least 6 m of clearance (8 m recommended for new builds).
Contents
Court size
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Playing area (interior) | 10 m × 20 m (±0.5%) |
| Service lines | 6.95 m from the net on each side |
| Line width | 5 cm |
| Net height | 0.88 m at centre, 0.92 m at ends (±0.005 m) |
| Minimum ceiling (indoor) | 6 m over the whole court. 8 m suggested for new facilities |
Playing indoors? See indoor vs outdoor padel courts for ceiling-height rules.
Walls and fencing
| Area | Specification |
|---|---|
| End enclosures | 4 m total: 3 m wall plus 1 m metal fence |
| Sides, variant 1 | Stepped wall: 3 m high × 2 m long, then 2 m high × 2 m long. Mesh fence up to 3 m in the centre 6 m and up to 4 m at both ends |
| Sides, variant 2 (“crystal”) | Wall 3 m high × 4 m long at both ends. Mesh up to 4 m high |
Padel court vs tennis court
| Padel | Tennis | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20 m | 23.77 m |
| Width | 10 m (always doubles-width) | 8.23 m singles / 10.97 m doubles |
| Net height, centre | 0.88 m | 0.914 m |
| Enclosure | Walls and fence in play | Open court |
Padel courts in Britain
The LTA was recognised as the national governing body for padel on 13 November 2020. At that time there were 82 padel courts in Great Britain, and the LTA projected around 400 by 2023.
For coaches and clubs: the service line at 6.95 m and the narrow gap between the service box and the back wall are where most beginner errors happen. Chalk or cone targets 1 m inside the service line for serve-and-volley drills.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a padel court?
10 m wide by 20 m long (interior dimensions), with a ±0.5% tolerance under FIP rules.
How high is a padel net?
0.88 m at the centre and 0.92 m at the ends, with a tolerance of ±0.005 m.
What ceiling height does an indoor padel court need?
At least 6 m over the whole court, with nothing such as lights obstructing that space. FIP suggests 8 m for new facilities.
How many padel courts fit on a tennis court?
A tennis court is 23.77 m long and 10.97 m wide for doubles, while a padel court is 20 m × 10 m. The usable area around a tennis court determines the real answer, so any conversion should be surveyed by a court installer.