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How Much Room Does a Basketball Court Take Up?
When considering the size of a basketball court, most people think of the side-by-side courts that are seen in professional and collegiate arenas. However, how much room does an actual basketball court take up on its own? And just how many would be able to fit into a standard American football field?
The Size of a Basketball Court
In order to answer questions about fitting multiple basketball courts into one area, it is important to understand the dimensions of each individual court. The official NBA regulation for men’s games requires that courts measure 94 feet long by 50 feet wide. High school and college games require slightly smaller measurements at 84 feet by 50 feet. Some small gyms may also have mini-courts which measure 74 feet by 42 feet – though these are less commonly used than their full sized counterparts.
Fitting Multiple Courts Into A Football Field
A standard American football field measures 100 yards long with an additional 10 yard end zone on either side – measuring 120 yards total lengthwise. Width wise fields generally measure 53⅓ yards across two sides with another 6⅔ yard edge running alongside the opposite sidelines for safety reasons – totalling 60yards wide in total width.. With this knowledge we can determine that if we were to lay out three full sized basketball courts they could easily fit within those confines (94+50+6=150). Even more mini-courts could potentially fit inside this space depending on placement!