The Football Pitch Size Calculator helps you calculate the dimensions and total area of a football field quickly and easily. Simply enter the pitch length and width to find its area in square meters, square feet, or acres. Whether you’re planning a football ground, organizing a local match, or comparing different pitch sizes, this tool makes it easy to understand field measurements and plan your playing space.
Football Pitch Size Calculator
Use this free football pitch size calculator to work out the area of any football pitch in square metres, square yards, acres and hectares. Pick a standard size from FIFA or the FA youth guide, or enter your own, then check it against the rules and see your pitch drawn to scale.
- Pitch Type
- Size
- Results
Choose Your Pitch Type
The football pitch size calculator fills in the recommended size. You can change it in the next step.
Check Your Pitch Size
Use the recommended size or type your own length and width.
Surface Cost (optional, for turf, artificial grass or seed)
Please check your pitch size.
Sizes follow the IFAB Laws of the Game (Law 1), FIFA’s recommended size and The FA’s recommended youth pitch sizes. Line marking is an estimate. Leagues may set their own rules, so check your league handbook.
Football Pitch Dimensions Explained
Every line on an 11-a-side football pitch, with its official measurement.
How To Use The Football Pitch Size Calculator
Four quick steps to your pitch area and plan.
Pick A Pitch
Choose professional, adult, a youth size, futsal or custom.
Check The Size
Keep the recommended size or type your own.
See The Results
Get area, acres, run-off, line length and a scale drawing.
Download PDF
Save the pitch plan to print or share.
What Is A Football Pitch Size Calculator?
A football pitch size calculator works out how much space a football pitch takes up. You enter the length and width, and the football pitch size calculator gives you the playing area in square metres, square yards, square feet, acres and hectares, plus the total ground needed once you add a safe run-off around the edges.
It is useful for clubs, schools, councils, groundsmen and builders planning a new pitch, re-marking an old one or pricing grass seed, turf or artificial grass. This football pitch size calculator also checks your size against the official rules, shows how it compares with standard pitches, estimates the total length of lines to paint and draws your pitch to scale with all the markings.
Official Football Pitch Size (Law 1)
Limits for 11-a-side football from the IFAB Laws of the Game.
| Measure | Length (Touchline) | Width (Goal Line) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 90 m (100 yd) | 45 m (50 yd) |
| Maximum | 120 m (130 yd) | 90 m (100 yd) |
| International Matches | 100–110 m (110–120 yd) | 64–75 m (70–80 yd) |
| FIFA Recommended | 105 m | 68 m |
| FA Recommended Adult | 110 yd (100.6 m) | 70 yd (64 m) |
The touchline must always be longer than the goal line. Most top-flight stadiums use 105 × 68 m, while many grassroots adult pitches are close to the FA’s 110 × 70 yards. The football pitch size calculator flags any size outside these limits.
Youth Football Pitch Sizes By Age
The FA’s recommended pitch and goal sizes for each age group.
| Age Group | Format | Pitch (yd) | Pitch (m) | With Run-Off (yd) | Goal (W × H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U7–U8 | 5v5 | 40 × 30 | 36.6 × 27.4 | 46 × 36 | 12 × 6 ft |
| U9–U10 | 7v7 | 60 × 40 | 54.9 × 36.6 | 66 × 46 | 12 × 6 ft |
| U11–U12 | 9v9 | 80 × 50 | 73.2 × 45.7 | 86 × 56 | 16 × 7 ft |
| U13–U14 | 11v11 | 90 × 55 | 82.3 × 50.3 | 96 × 61 | 21 × 7 ft |
| U15–U16 | 11v11 | 100 × 60 | 91.4 × 54.9 | 106 × 66 | 24 × 8 ft |
| U17–U18 | 11v11 | 110 × 70 | 100.6 × 64.0 | 116 × 76 | 24 × 8 ft |
| Over 18 | 11v11 | 110 × 70 | 100.6 × 64.0 | 116 × 76 | 24 × 8 ft |
Source: The FA, goalpost and pitch sizes and line marking (2025–26). For U13–U14, 21 × 7 ft goals are recommended but 24 × 8 ft goals are also allowed. The “with run-off” sizes include the FA’s minimum of 3 yards on every side. County FAs and leagues can set their own rules.
Football Pitch Markings And Measurements
| Marking | Metres | Yards / Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Goal Area | 5.5 m deep, 18.32 m wide | 6 yd deep, 20 yd wide |
| Penalty Area | 16.5 m deep, 40.32 m wide | 18 yd deep, 44 yd wide |
| Penalty Mark | 11 m from the goal line | 12 yd |
| Centre Circle And Penalty Arc | 9.15 m radius | 10 yd |
| Corner Arc | 1 m radius | 1 yd |
| Goal | 7.32 m wide, 2.44 m high | 8 yd wide, 8 ft high |
| Line Width | Up to 12 cm | Up to 5 in |
These markings are the same on every full-size pitch, whatever its length and width. Small-sided youth pitches use smaller areas, so the football pitch size calculator scales their markings down in the drawing.
How The Football Pitch Size Calculator Works
Example: a FIFA-size 105 × 68 m pitch with 3 m of run-off.
| Step | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Playing Area | Length × width | 105 × 68 = 7,140 m² |
| In Square Yards | m² ÷ 0.8361 | 8,539 yd² |
| Hectares | m² ÷ 10,000 | 0.71 ha |
| Acres | m² ÷ 4,046.86 | 1.76 acres |
| With Run-Off | (Length + 2 × run-off) × (width + 2 × run-off) | 111 × 74 = 8,214 m² |
| Line Marking | Outside lines + halfway line + boxes + circle + arcs | ≈ 717 m |
| Surface Cost | Area with run-off × cost per m² | 8,214 × your price |
Surface cost uses the area with run-off, because the run-off is usually turfed or surfaced too. Enter any price in your own currency, per m² or per yd², and the football pitch size calculator multiplies it out for you.
Futsal Court Size
| Measure | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Futsal Laws | 25–42 m | 16–25 m |
| International Futsal | 38–42 m | 20–25 m |
| Common Size | 40 m | 20 m |
Futsal goals are 3 m wide and 2 m high. The penalty area is drawn as a 6 m curve from each post, with a penalty mark at 6 m and a second penalty mark at 10 m. Choose Futsal in the football pitch size calculator to check a court and see it drawn to scale.
Tips For Planning A Football Pitch
- Line the pitch up north to south so the low sun is never in one team’s eyes.
- Leave at least 3 m of run-off with no fences, walls or benches inside it.
- Allow about 6 yards between neighbouring pitches.
- Check the ground is level and drains well before marking out.
- Use the 3-4-5 rule with tape measures to get perfect right-angle corners.
- Plan line paint from the line marking length in the results.
- Move goalmouths slightly each season on grass to spread the wear.
- Check your league handbook before building a new youth pitch.
Football Pitch Size Calculator FAQ
What Is A Football Pitch Size Calculator?
A football pitch size calculator works out the area and key measurements of a football pitch from its length and width. This one also checks your pitch against the official rules, adds run-off, draws it to scale and estimates line marking and surface cost.
Is The Football Pitch Size Calculator Free?
Yes. The football pitch size calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up and works on phones, tablets and computers.
What Is The Standard Football Pitch Size?
FIFA recommends 105 m × 68 m for top-level matches. The FA recommends 110 × 70 yards (about 100.6 × 64 m) for adult 11-a-side football in England.
What Are The Minimum And Maximum Pitch Sizes?
Under Law 1, the length must be 90 to 120 m (100 to 130 yd) and the width 45 to 90 m (50 to 100 yd). For international matches the pitch must be 100 to 110 m long and 64 to 75 m wide.
How Big Is A Football Pitch In Acres?
A 105 × 68 m pitch is 7,140 m², which is about 1.76 acres or 0.71 hectares. With 3 m of run-off all round it needs about 2.03 acres of ground.
What Size Pitch Do Youth Teams Use?
The FA recommends 40 × 30 yd for U7–U8 5v5, 60 × 40 yd for U9–U10 7v7, 80 × 50 yd for U11–U12 9v9, 90 × 55 yd for U13–U14 and 100 × 60 yd for U15–U16.
What Is Run-Off?
Run-off is the safe, flat area around the pitch with no barriers. The FA recommends at least 3 yards or 3 metres on every side. The football pitch size calculator adds it to your total area.
How Big Is A Futsal Court?
A futsal court is 25 to 42 m long and 16 to 25 m wide. International futsal uses 38 to 42 m × 20 to 25 m, often 40 × 20 m.
How Much Line Paint Do I Need?
A full-size 105 × 68 m pitch has roughly 717 m of lines. The football pitch size calculator works out the line length for your pitch so you can plan your marking paint.
Can I Download My Pitch Plan As A PDF?
Yes. Tap Download PDF to save a scale drawing of your pitch with the area, rules check and standard sizes, ready to print or share.
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