Court & Pitch Dimensions Calculator
Measure your yard once, then see exactly what fits — cornhole, bocce, horseshoes, and croquet, checked against their regulation footprints in both orientations.
What fits in your yard
| Game | Status | Orientation | Scaled size (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhole | Fits at full regulation size | As measured | 27 × 6 |
| Bocce | Fits scaled down | As measured | 30 × 6 |
| Horseshoes | Fits scaled down | As measured | 30 × 7.5 |
| Croquet (6-wicket) | Fits scaled down | As measured | 30 × 15 |
How the planner decides what fits
Every backyard lawn game has a commonly-cited regulation length and width. The calculator compares your available space against each game’s footprint in both possible orientations and takes whichever gives you the larger scale — the fraction of full regulation size your yard can actually hold.
A scale of 1.0 means you have room for the full regulation court. Below that, the game is shown at a scaled-down size that keeps the same proportions, down to a minimum ratio where the game stops playing the way it’s meant to — a cornhole lane that’s too short changes the throw, and a croquet court that’s too cramped removes the strategy of long shots between wickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size yard do I need for cornhole?
Regulation cornhole places the front edge of each 2x4-foot board 27 feet apart for adult play (12 feet for youth leagues), so you want a clear lane at least 27 feet long and about 6 feet wide once you leave room to stand behind each board. Most backyards can fit this along a fence line or the length of the lawn.
How much space does a full bocce court need?
A regulation bocce court runs around 60 feet long by 12 feet wide, which is longer than most home lawns allow in one direction. Casual backyard bocce commonly scales this down — the calculator shows how much smaller your court gets, and shrinking mostly costs you rolling distance, not the game itself.
Can I still play if my yard is smaller than regulation?
Usually, yes. Cornhole, bocce, and horseshoes all play reasonably well scaled down to roughly half their regulation footprint, and casual croquet sets are designed for a home lawn rather than a full association court. The calculator flags a game as "too small" only once the scaled court would be cramped enough to change how the game actually plays.
Does rotating the court orientation help?
Often, yes — a long, narrow yard can fit a game better sideways than end-to-end. The calculator checks both orientations for each game and reports whichever gives you the larger, closer-to-regulation court.
General planning guidance only — leagues and manufacturers vary their exact dimensions, so confirm the rules that apply to your specific set or tournament before you lay out lines permanently.