Volleyball Court Size in Meter: PVC Floor Roll Buying Guide

Volleyball court dimensions should meet international standards, whether for professional training or casual recreation. Understanding standard dimensions will help you ensure your volleyball court construction meets requirements, determine the necessary quantity of professional flooring materials, and make appropriate purchasing decisions.

1. Standard Volleyball Court Size (FIVB Approved)

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) mandates uniform dimensions for professional competitions, while amateur and training courts have flexible adjustments.

1.1 Core Overall Dimensions

Total playing area (minimum requirement): ≥36m in length × ≥21m in width, with a total area of ~756㎡. This includes the actual court, safety zones, and boundary buffers—critical for player safety (prevents collisions with walls/equipment during diving or jumping).

Indoor vs. Outdoor Differences:

Indoor courts: Strictly follow 36m×21m (total area 756㎡) to accommodate professional games and tournaments.

Outdoor courts (beach volleyball excluded): Can be slightly reduced to 30m×18m (total area 540㎡) for community parks or amateur use, but safety zones (≥3m from boundaries) must still be retained.

1.2 Functional Zone Dimensions (Key for Gameplay)

Knowing zone sizes helps with accurate flooring layout and court marking:

Actual playing court (inner area): 18m (length) × 9m (width) — the core area for serving, spiking, and defending.

Attack line: 3m from the center line (on both sides) — marks the boundary for front-row players to attack.

Service line: 9m from the center line (back boundary of the playing court) — where players stand to serve.

Safety zone: ≥3m wide around the inner playing court (extends the total length to 36m and width to 21m) — essential for absorbing player momentum during intense movements.

Net height: 2.43m for men’s games, 2.24m for women’s games (affects court vertical space planning but not floor area calculations).

2. Scenario-Specific Volleyball Court Size Adjustments

Not all venues have space for a full 756㎡ court—here are common size adaptations for different use cases:

3. Volleyball PVC Flooring Roll Calculation: Size & Quantity

When installing PVC flooring for volleyball courts, the most common roll specification (per industry standards) is:

Single PVC flooring roll: 1.8m (width) × 18m (length) → Single roll area = 1.8×18 = 32.4㎡.

Why 1.8m Wide Rolls Are Ideal for Volleyball Courts ?

Minimizes Seams: The 1.8m width aligns with the court’s 9m width (9m ÷1.8m =5 rolls per width) — creates only 4 vertical seams, reducing tripping hazards and improving court integrity.

Efficient Installation: 18m length matches the inner court’s 18m length, avoiding excessive cutting and waste.

Shengbang’s Recommendation: Use Shengbang and Dongxing’s DX-Volleyball Series PVC rolls (1.8m×18m) with hot-weldable edges. The rolls are pre-cut to standard lengths, and the homogeneous PVC material ensures consistent thickness (4.5~6.0mm) across the entire court—critical for uniform ball bounce and player safety.

4. Considerations for PVC Volleyball Flooring Installation

Knowing court dimensions is just the first step—proper flooring installation ensures performance and longevity:

4.1 Seam Placement

Avoid seams in high-traffic zones (e.g., attack lines, service lines) to prevent wear and slipping. For 36m×21m courts, lay rolls along the 36m length (1.8m width ×20 rolls for 36m length) to keep seams parallel to the sideline.

4.2 Safety Zone Coverage

Ensure PVC flooring extends fully to the safety zone (≥3m from the inner court) — don’t cut corners on buffer areas, as they protect players from injuries. Shengbang’s PVC flooring is flexible enough to cover irregular safety zone shapes without cracking.

4.3 Thickness Matching to Court Size

Large courts (756㎡) need thicker PVC flooring (5.0~6.0mm) to withstand high foot traffic and heavy use. Smaller training courts (288~405㎡) can use 4.5mm thickness for cost-effectiveness—both options from shengbang meet FIVB’s ball rebound (≥80%) and shock absorption (25~30%) standards.

4.4 Waste Reduction Tips

Measure the venue’s actual dimensions (length/width) before purchasing rolls to avoid overordering.

Use leftover pieces (from edge cutting) for small repairs or to cover equipment storage areas near the court.

5. Why choose Shengbang PVC Flooring

Shengbang’s PVC volleyball  flooring material is engineered to match standard and customized court sizes:

Custom Roll Sizes: For non-standard courts (e.g., 30m×18m schools), shengbang offers tailored roll lengths (e.g., 15m or 20m) to minimize waste.

Dimensional Stability: The double fiberglass layer ensures the flooring won’t warp or shrink, even for large 756㎡ courts—maintaining consistent size and flatness for years.

Easy Marking: Pre-printed court lines (attack lines, service lines) are available, aligned with FIVB’s zone dimensions—saving time and ensuring accuracy during installation.