Check badminton court dimensions.
A badminton court is 13.4 m long, and its width changes with format: 6.1 m for doubles and 5.18 m for singles, since the outer tramlines are only in play for doubles. Ceiling height is the constraint that catches most venues out — 9 m is the competition recommendation because high clears travel steeply upward — and run-off space around the lines determines the total footprint a hall needs.
Badminton court area
Court area = 13.4 m x width (6.1 m doubles, 5.18 m singles); total footprint = (13.4 + 2 x run-off) x (width + 2 x run-off)
These figures are population-average estimates for training and recreational planning only and are not medical advice. Individual responses vary widely. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or significantly changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have any medical condition. Official dimensions, rules and timings should be confirmed against the governing body for your sport.
13.4 m by 6.1 m for doubles and 13.4 m by 5.18 m for singles. The length is the same in both formats; only the width changes.
Nine metres is recommended for competition and 7.6 m is often accepted for recreational play. Lower ceilings make proper clears impossible.
Around 2 m behind the baselines and beside the sidelines for recreational play; competition venues require more, and adjacent courts need separation too.