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Volleyball Facts And Dimensions

Volleyball Facts And Dimensions

Find out the dimensions of a beach and indoor volleyball court, the size of the ball, and height of the net.

Jan 11, 2017 by FloVolleyball Staff
Volleyball Facts And Dimensions

What is the size of an indoor volleyball court?


An indoor volleyball court is 18 meters long by 9 meters wide (59 feet by 29 feet, 6 inches), 9x9m (29'6" x 29'6") on each side of the net. According to FIVB rules, there must be 3m (9'10") of free space on all sides of the court.

Where is the attack line?


The attack line in volleyball is marked 3m (9'10") from the center line, which runs under the net.

What is the size of a beach volleyball court?


A doubles beach volleyball court is 16 x 8m (52'6" x 26'3").

How high is the net in women's volleyball?


The net in women's volleyball is 2.24 meters high (7'4⅛").
Girls 12 and under play on a 2.13m (7'0") net.
Girls 10 and under play on a 1.98m (6'6") net.
Women 45 and up play on a 2.19m (7'2⅛").

How high is the net in men's volleyball?


The net in men's volleyball is 2.43 meters high (7'11⅝").
Boys 14 and under play on a 2.24m (7'4⅛") net.
Boys 12 and under play on a 2.13m (7'0") net.
Men 55 and up play on a 2.38m (7'9⅝") net.
Men 70 and up play on a 2.29m (7'6") net.

What is the size of an indoor volleyball?


A regulation volleyball should be 65-67 centimeters in circumference and weigh 260-280 grams (9-10 oz). The ball's inside pressure should be 0.30-0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26-4.61 psi).

What is the size of a beach volleyball?


A regulation beach volleyball should be 66-68 centimeters in circumference and weigh 260-280 grams. The ball's inside pressure should be 0.175-0.225 kg/cm2 (2.49-3.20 psi).