🎾 Court Space Calculator
All fields with * are required. Other fields improve accuracy but can be left at defaults.
1 · Your Yard Dimensions *
Measure the usable width at the narrowest point
From back of house to rear property line
2 · Court Configuration
3 · Setback Requirements
Each side from property line
From rear property line
Min. distance from home
Don't know your setbacks? Use 5 ft as a conservative default for rear/side; confirm with your planning department.
4 · Impervious Coverage (optional but recommended)
Add all existing impervious surfaces
Check your city's zoning code
📊 Your Results
Yard & Court Diagram — Top View (not to scale)
Full Analysis Summary
How to Use This Calculator
This tool performs three separate checks using your inputs:
- Physical fit check: Does the court (with your chosen margins) fit within your available yard width and depth after accounting for setbacks from both the property line and the house?
- Setback compliance check: Is there enough clearance on all sides to meet the setback requirements you entered?
- Impervious coverage check (if lot size and limit provided): Will the court push your total hard surface coverage over your municipality's limit?
This Calculator Uses Simplified Assumptions
It assumes a rectangular yard and uniform setbacks. Real properties have irregular boundaries, easements, and zoning nuances. Use these results as a starting point — always verify your specific setback and coverage requirements with your local planning department before hiring a contractor.
Standard Pickleball Court Dimensions
| Configuration | Width | Length | Total Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playing area only | 20 ft | 44 ft | 880 sq ft | Minimum per USA Pickleball rules |
| Minimum recommended | 30 ft | 60 ft | 1,800 sq ft | With 5 ft margin each end, 5 ft each side |
| Full recommended (with safety margins) | 44 ft | 74 ft | 3,256 sq ft | IFP/USA Pickleball preferred for serious play |
| Two-court setup | 84 ft | 74 ft | 6,216 sq ft | Two courts side-by-side with shared margins |
What to Do With Your Results
If the calculator shows your court fits: proceed to verify your specific setback and coverage numbers with your local planning department, then begin the permit process.
If the calculator shows a coverage problem: read our impervious coverage guide for options including permeable surfaces and variance requests.
If the calculator shows a setback problem: read our zoning and setback guide for information on variance requests and alternative court sizes.
If you're in an HOA: run this check alongside our HOA approval guide — your HOA may impose larger setbacks than the city requires.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides an estimate only, based on the dimensions and limits you provide. It does not account for irregular lot shapes, easements, utility lines, existing structures, or jurisdiction-specific rules that may differ from the values entered. Always verify requirements with your local planning and building department.