Four-square court layout

This layout is for the four-square ball game. A 16 ft outside square has four nominal 8 ft quadrants. The Play Four Square reference includes the boundary lines within the outside dimensions. Enter 10 ft for a smaller custom court, or another site-specific size.

Measure the outside square and check both diagonals; they should match. Divide each side at its midpoint and connect opposite midpoints. This diagram places the outer paint strips inside the boundary and centres the two dividing strips. Clear playing dimensions subtract paint widths; nominal quadrant sizes include lines.

Line area accounts for overlapping strips exactly, but is not a paint order quantity. Paint coverage, surface preparation, extra coats and waste depend on the product. The clearance input only calculates an envelope; confirm unobstructed space, surface condition and applicable local rules.

Source: Play Four Square court dimensions

The result above uses these exact values. This snapshot is included when the page is printed so the output can be checked against the original measurements.

Outside court side

16 ft

Line width

1 in

Entered clearance on each side

10 ft

Primary result: Nominal quadrant side: 8 ft.

• Measure from the datum or reference edge described by this tool, and do not mix inside, outside and centerline dimensions.
• Keep inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final cutting or purchasing tolerance requires.
• When the result is close to a limit, verify it with a test piece, field measurement, manufacturer drawing or qualified project professional.

Numbering places 1 and 4 diagonally opposite; local formats differ. This is a measurement plan, not universal rules or a safety approval. If you meant four geometric squares rather than the game, calculate each square from its own side length.