How to Measure the Playing Court for Volleyball

Volleyball can be played on the sand or grass, but the court dimensions will be the same. The only factor, which will vary in volleyball is the height of the net. For men's or co-ed volleyball, the height of the net should be a taught 7 feet 11 5/8 inches at the center. For women's volleyball, the net should be 7 feet 4 1/8 inches high. The playing court is a rectangle with the net bisecting it exactly in the center.

Things You'll Need

  • Framing square
  • Tape measure
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run a tape measure across the length of the volleyball net. It should measure at least 29 feet 6 inches with overage being acceptable. Divide the measurement by two to determine the center measurement. As an example, a 70-inch net would have a center at 35 inches. This is where height measurements would be, although the ends can be no more than 3/4 of an inch higher.

    • 2

      Measure 14 feet 9 inches from the center in either direction to locate the outside edge of the playing court.

    • 3

      Use a framing square aligned with the net and run your tape measure along the other side of the square. This will aid in measuring a perpendicular line out from the net. Measure exactly 29 feet 6 inches out from the court edge of the net. Repeat for both ends and both sides of the net.

    • 4

      Measure the distance between your end measurements to confirm they are both 29 feet 6 inches in width.

    • 5

      Mark the perimeter of the court with a 2-inch line using chalk, tape or other markers.