In this article, we discuss the dartboard regulations and how they came about earlier in the 1970s.

Dartboard Height

The standard height for a dartboard is 5 feet and 8 inches (1.73 meters) from the floor to the center of the bullseye.

Dartboard Throwing Distance

The regulation throwing distance, measured from the floor inline with the front of the dartboard, should be 7 feet and 9.25 inches (2.73 meters).

The distance from the center of the bullseye down to the oche (throwing line) should be 9 feet 7.35 inches (2.93 meters).

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Origin of the Throwing Distance

The standard throwing distance of 7 feet and 9.25 inches has a historical context. Originally, there was a discrepancy between the throwing distances in the UK and those in other parts of the world. While the UK recognized a throwing distance of 7 feet and 6 inches, other regions preferred distances closer to 9 feet. To resolve this, the World Darts Federation (WDF) standardized the distance to 2.73 meters. This metric conversion resulted in the known throwing distance of 7 feet 9.25 inches.