What is the distance to stand from a dart board?

Distance from front of the dartboard to the throwing line: Steel Tip: 7 feet 9 1/4 inches, Soft Tip: 8 feet 0 inches. To mark the throw line a simple piece of tape will suffice. Major tournaments, however, use a “hockey” which is a thin raised strip of wood approximately 1 1/2 inches high (see image diagram below).

What is the standard size of dart board?

According to the Darts Regulation Authority, a regulation board is 451 mm (173⁄4 in) in diameter and is divided into 20 radial sections.

How big should a dart board backer be?

When selecting the backing surface, consider that the diameter of the board itself is about 18 inches. So, your backing surface should be at least 3 square feet to allow room for the board and scoreboard, plus extra room for wayward darts.

How high is a dart board off the floor?

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.

Where do you stand when throwing darts?

But the best stance for playing darts is probably somewhere in the middle – with your torso and shoulders aligned and at an angle somewhere between 45-90° on to the board. Both shoulders should be level and parallel to the ground. Your front foot can stay flat and at an angle that feels comfortable at the toe line.

How thick should cork be behind a dart board?

600mm) x 36” (approx. 900mm) in size and are a full 1” (25mm) thick. As many sheets as required can be butted together forming as large a backing area as needed. Non-reflective cork will eliminate glare.

What is the official distance of a dart board?

The official distance from the front of the dart board to the toe line is 7 feet, 9.25 inches, per rules from the Darts Regulation Authority and World Darts Federation.

How high should you hang a dartboard?

The regulation height for hanging a dartboard requires that the centre of the bull’s eye should be 5 feet 8 inches above the floor.

What is the regulation height of a dart board?

The regulation height of a dartboard is determined by the height of the bull(centre) of the dart board. The bull should be 5’8″ or 1.73 meters above the ground.

How high to put a dart board?

This is eye level for a player who is 6 feet tall. When playing with soft tip darts, the throw line (oche) should be 7 ft. 9 ¼ inches (2.73 m) from the face of the board. This distance should be increased to 8 feet for steel tip darts.