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Volleyball Net Height by Age and Level

A regulation volleyball net is 2.43 m high for men and 2.24 m for women, indoors and on the beach (FIVB rules). Youth nets are lower: under USA Volleyball guidance they range from 1.98 m for girls 10 and under up to 2.43 m for boys 15–18. Every height is in the table below, and the lookup tool also shows the court size: 18 m × 9 m indoors, 16 m × 8 m on the beach.

Look up a net height

Net height
2.43 m (7 ft 11⅝ in)
Court size
18 m × 9 m (59 ft × 29.5 ft)

Source: FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025–2028.

Net heights at a glance

Who's playingWomen / girlsMen / boysRules from
Adults, indoor 2.24 m 2.43 m FIVB
Adults, beach 2.24 m 2.43 m FIVB
Co-ed (adults) 2.43 m (men's height) for everyone USA Volleyball
Reverse co-ed (adults) 2.24 m (women's height) for everyone USA Volleyball
Ages 15–18 2.24 m 2.43 m USA Volleyball (youth guidance)
Ages 13–14 2.24 m 2.24 m USA Volleyball (youth guidance)
Ages 11–12 2.13 m 2.13 m USA Volleyball (youth guidance)
Ages 10 and under 1.98 m 2.13 m USA Volleyball (youth guidance)

Youth rows are age groups (for example 11–12), not exact ages. US high school (NFHS) and college (NCAA) matches follow their own rulebooks, so check your state association or conference for the exact height.

Leagues can set their own heights, so check your competition rules. Many national federations publish youth net heights and ball recommendations, for example USA Volleyball, Volleyball England and Volleyball Canada. Check your own national federation.

How to measure the net (at the center of the court)

  1. Measure in the middle of the net, at the center of the court, from the floor straight up to the top of the net.
  2. Measure again at each end, directly above the sidelines.
  3. Both ends must be the same height as each other and no more than 2 cm above the official height. Adjust the net until they are.

Source: FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025–2028, rule 2.1.

Frequently asked questions

How high is a volleyball net for 12-year-olds?

Under USA Volleyball youth guidance, the net for the 11–12 age group is 2.13 m (7 ft) for girls and boys. Other national federations set their own youth heights, so check your league.

How high is a co-ed volleyball net?

Under USA Volleyball rules, co-ed play uses the men's height, 2.43 m (7 ft 11⅝ in), and reverse co-ed uses the women's height, 2.24 m (7 ft 4⅛ in). Rec leagues may set their own, so check your league.