Padel Court Dimensions: Official Size & Measurements Guide
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Understanding padel court dimensions is essential whether you're a new player, a coach, or planning to build a court. This guide covers every official measurement — length, width, wall heights, net height, service boxes, and how padel courts compare to tennis courts.
Official Padel Court Dimensions
A standard padel court measures 20 metres long x 10 metres wide. This is the official size set by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and used in all professional and recreational play worldwide.
- Length: 20 metres
- Width: 10 metres
- Total area: 200 square metres
- Service box length: 6.95 metres from the net
- Service box width: 5 metres (half the court width)
Padel Court Dimensions: Wall Heights
The walls are a defining feature of padel courts. They are part of play — the ball can bounce off them legally. Wall heights vary by position:
- Back walls (glass): 4 metres high
- Side walls (glass section): 3 metres high at the back, tapering to 2 metres at the net end
- Metal mesh (above glass): Extends to 4 metres total height on back walls
The back walls are typically made of tempered glass. The upper sections and side panels use metal mesh fencing. Both are part of play.
Padel Net Dimensions
The padel net runs the full width of the court (10 metres). The official net measurements are:
- Height at centre: 88 cm (0.88 m)
- Height at posts: 92 cm (0.92 m)
- Net width: 10 metres (full court width)
The padel net is lower than a tennis net, which sits at 91.4 cm at the centre. This lower net height encourages more net play and dinking in padel.
Padel Court Dimensions vs Tennis Court
| Measurement | Padel Court | Tennis Court (Doubles) |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20 m | 23.77 m |
| Width | 10 m | 10.97 m |
| Total area | 200 m² | 260.75 m² |
| Net height (centre) | 88 cm | 91.4 cm |
| Net height (posts) | 92 cm | 107 cm |
| Walls | Yes (glass + mesh) | No |
A padel court is about 23% smaller than a doubles tennis court. This smaller size is one reason padel is easier to learn — there's less ground to cover and rallies develop faster.
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Service Box Dimensions in Padel
The service boxes in padel are marked by a centre line and a service line. Key measurements:
- Service line distance from net: 6.95 metres
- Service box width: 5 metres (half the 10m court width)
- Centre line: Runs from the net to the service line, dividing the court into left and right service boxes
The serve must land in the diagonal service box — the same rule as tennis. The ball must bounce before the receiver returns it.
Can You Build a Padel Court on a Tennis Court?
Yes — a padel court fits comfortably inside a tennis court with room to spare. Many clubs are converting or dual-lining their tennis courts to add padel.
A standard tennis court (23.77 x 10.97m) can fit one padel court (20 x 10m) with approximately 1.9 metres of space at each end and 0.5 metres on each side. This makes conversion straightforward for most facilities.
Padel Court Surface
The official padel court surface is artificial grass (astroturf) with sand infill. This provides grip, cushioning, and consistent ball bounce.
Some indoor courts use synthetic carpet or resin surfaces. Outdoor courts almost always use artificial grass. The surface affects ball speed and bounce — artificial grass plays slower than hard court surfaces. Want to train smarter on any surface? Explore our Padel Made Easy collection for drills and footwork exercises built for real court conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions: Padel Court Dimensions
What are the official padel court dimensions?
The official padel court dimensions are 20 metres long x 10 metres wide, giving a total playing area of 200 square metres. The net sits at 88 cm at the centre and 92 cm at the posts. Back walls are 4 metres high.
How big is a padel court compared to a tennis court?
A padel court (20 x 10m) is about 23% smaller than a doubles tennis court (23.77 x 10.97m). You can fit one padel court inside a tennis court with space to spare on all sides.
How many padel courts fit in a tennis court?
One padel court fits inside a single tennis court. However, if you remove the tennis court and use the full space, you can fit two padel courts side by side (each 20 x 10m) within the footprint of two adjacent tennis courts.
What is the service box size in padel?
Each service box in padel is 6.95 metres deep (from the net) and 5 metres wide (half the court width). The serve must land in the diagonal service box and bounce before the receiver returns it.
What surface is used on padel courts?
Most padel courts use artificial grass (astroturf) with sand infill. Some indoor courts use synthetic carpet or resin. Artificial grass is the standard for outdoor courts and is used in all professional padel competitions.
