How to Set Up a Dartboard: Official Dimensions & Tips

Follow the World Darts Federation (WDF) / Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) standards for regulation play.

Critical Measurements

Measurement	Distance	Notes
Bullseye Height (floor to center bull)	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m / 173 cm)	Standard for all levels. Measure from floor, not baseboard.
Throw Line (Oche) Distance (face of board to nearest edge of line)	7 ft 9¼ in (2.37 m / 237 cm)	Diagonal from bull to oche = 9 ft 7⅜ in (2.93 m) – useful for verification.
Board Diameter	17¾ in (45.1 cm)	Standard sisal/bristle board.

Pick the Wall: Solid backing (stud, plywood, concrete). Not drywall alone – darts will destroy it. Use a dartboard cabinet or backboard (plywood + felt/cork).
Mark Height: Measure 5'8" up from floor. Mark center point.
Mount Bracket: Use supplied U-bracket or heavy-duty picture hangers. Screw into studs. Level it. Bullseye center = your mark.
Hang Board: Slot board onto bracket. Rotate so 20 segment is vertical (top center) – black/white/black/white alternating.
Mark Oche: Measure 7'9¼" from face of board (not wall). Tape, paint, raised bar (oche), or stick-on mat.
Lighting: Two lights at 45° angles (or ring light) – eliminate shadows on numbers.
Surround: Add a dartboard surround/cabinet to protect walls.

Use a Laser Level for perfect height + oche alignment.
Floor Protection: Rubber mat or carpet remnant at oche – saves darts/tips.
Scoreboard: Mount chalkboard/whiteboard/app tablet to side.
Kids / Wheelchair: Lower bull to 4'6" (137 cm) for juniors; oche distance unchanged for wheelchair (front wheels behind line).

Safety: Clear 6 ft radius behind thrower. No walkways. Soft-tip darts for electronic boards – same dimensions.

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