Court & Net Dimensions

Under the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules, the court is 18 m long and 9 m wide — two 9 × 9 m halves split by the centre line. An attack line 3 m from the centre line marks each front zone, and the net stands 2.43 m high for men and 2.24 m for women.

Court: 18 m × 9 m
Each half: 9 m × 9 m
Attack line: 3 m from the centre line
Net height: 2.43 m men / 2.24 m women

Labelled court (top) and net (side view). The court is 18 × 9 m, split into two 9 m halves by the centre line, with an attack line 3 m from the centre on each side. The net stands 2.43 m (men) or 2.24 m (women), and each antenna extends 80 cm above it.

The court

The playing court is a rectangle 18 m long and 9 m wide, surrounded by a free zone of at least 3 m on all sides (wider for top international events). The centre line, directly under the net, divides it into two square 9 × 9 m team halves. On each side, the attack line is drawn 3 m back from the centre line, separating the front zone from the back zone. There should be at least 7 m of clear space above the court.

The net and antennas

Height: the top of the net is 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women, measured at the centre of the court.
Net size: the net is about 1 m from top to bottom and roughly 9.5–10 m long, so it overhangs the sidelines.
Antennas: two flexible rods 1.8 m long are fixed at the outer edges of the net above the sidelines; each extends 80 cm above the net. The ball must cross the net between the antennas to be in play.

The ball

Circumference: 65–67 cm.
Weight: 260–280 g.
Internal pressure: 0.30–0.325 kg/cm².

For the court layout and how the six zones are numbered on each half, see the six court positions. For footwear that suits the indoor court, see the volleyball shoes guide.

Deep dive: variations and youth play

Front zone, back zone and the attack line

The 3 m attack line is one of the most important markings on the court: back-row players may only attack a ball above the height of the net if they take off from behind it. The front zone (net to attack line) and back zone (attack line to end line) therefore shape where each player can attack and block.

Youth and age-group net heights

The 2.43 m / 2.24 m heights are the adult FIVB standard. For junior, youth and age-group play, net heights are lowered and vary by federation and age category, so there is no single universal figure — always check the rules of the governing body for your competition rather than assuming a number.

Why the measurements matter

Every rule about attacking over the net, back-row attacks, the antennas and the rotational positions is built on these fixed dimensions. Knowing them makes the rest of the rules easier to picture.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of a volleyball court?

A volleyball court is 18 m long and 9 m wide, divided by the centre line into two 9 × 9 m halves. Each half has an attack line 3 m from the centre line.

How high is a volleyball net?

The net is 2.43 m high for men and 2.24 m for women, measured at the centre of the court. It is about 1 m from top to bottom and roughly 9.5–10 m long.

How far is the attack line from the net?

The attack line is 3 m from the centre line, which sits directly under the net. It separates the front zone from the back zone; back-row players must jump from behind it to attack above net height.

What are the official volleyball ball specifications?

An indoor volleyball has a circumference of 65–67 cm, a weight of 260–280 g and an internal pressure of 0.30–0.325 kg/cm².

What height is a youth volleyball net?

Youth and age-group net heights are lowered from the adult standard and vary by federation and age category, so there is no single universal figure. Check the rules of the governing body for your competition.