Official Dartboard Measurements

See the diagrams below for all the measurements you'll need to set up your dartboard, whether you have a classic steel tip dart board or an electronic dartboard. The correct dart board height is 5' 8" from the bullseye to the floor. This measurement is the same no matter what type of dart board you have. The throwline can be measured both horizontally and diagonally - whichever is easier for you and the tools you have on hand.

 

Dartboard Height

Regulation dartboard height from the floor to the center of the bullseye is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). This measurement is recognized internationally and remains the same for both electronic and steel tip dartboards.

We recommend measuring and mounting the dartboard first before measuring throw line distance.

Dartboard Distance for Throw Line - Horizontal

Horizontal distance from the face of the dartboard to the front of the throwline differs between steel tip and soft tip dartboards.

Steel tip dartboards: Horizontal distance is 7 feet 9 ¼ inches (2.37 meters).

Soft tip dartboards: Horizontal distance is 8 feet (2.44 meters).

It's important to measure from the face of the dartboard, not from the wall. You can measure the depth of your dartboard and then add that measurement on to the horizontal distance from the wall. You can also drop a string from the face of the dartboard to the floor and measure from that point. Either way, you will achieve the same result.

Dartboard Distance for Throw Line - Diagonal

Another way to determine throw line distance is to measure diagonally. Distance differs between type of dartboard.

Steel tip dartboards: Diagonal distance is 9 feet 7 ⅜ inches (2.93 meters).

Soft tip dartboards: Diagonal distance is 9 feet 9 ½ inches (2.98 meters).

For this one, you'll want someone to hold a tape measure at the bullseye so you can measure diagonally to the front of where the throw line should be. For an easier way to measure, or if you don't have someone to lend a hand, you can use the Pro Line measuring tape, which allows you to use a dart to hold the measuring tape in place.