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The size of a badminton court - measurements/dimensions given in feet and inches, in the below table.
Badminton Court Measurements / Dimensions / Size
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Total Length of the badminton court
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44 feet (13.41m)
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Total Width of the court for Singles play
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17 feet (5.18 m)
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Total Width of the court for Doubles play
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20 feet (6.10 m)
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Distance of Sideline (for singles play) from the outer side edge of the court
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1 feet 6 inches when measured inwards from the side edge
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Distance of Backline from the back boundary line
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2 feet 6 inches when measured inwards from the back boundary
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Distance of the Short Service Line from the net
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6 feet 6 inches from the net
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The Center Line
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Extends from the short service line to the back boundary on each side of the court, and is parallel to, and measured 10 feet inwards from the outer side edges.
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About the Lines that are measured and marked on the Badminton Court
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How thick should be the lines that are marked on the court?
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40 mm thick line-size.
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What is the preferable colour for marking these lines on the badminton court?
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White or Yellow
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How high is a Badminton Net?
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Height of the net at the center of the badminton court
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5 feet (1.524 metres)
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Height of the net at the extreme ends of the court (over the sidelines for doubles)
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5 feet 1 inch (1.55 metres)
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