how far away do darts players stand

Darts players stand 7 feet 9¼ inches (2.37 m) from the front of the dartboard in standard steel-tip darts, measured from the face of the board to the throwing line, known as the oche.

Standard throwing distance

• The official distance for most professional steel-tip darts (PDC, WDF, DRA rules) is 7 ft 9¼ in (2.37 m) from the board’s face to the oche.

• The bullseye is set at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) from the floor, so the setup is always consistent across venues.

Diagonal measurement option

• You can also measure from the center of the bullseye to the throwing line on the floor as a diagonal: about 9 ft 7⅜–9 ft 7½ in (around 2.93 m).

• This diagonal trick helps double-check both height and distance at once for a precise setup.

Variations for other formats

• Soft-tip darts and some American leagues often use a slightly longer distance of 8 ft (2.44 m) from board to oche.

• For kids or casual beginners, many guides suggest shortening the distance to around 6 ft (1.83 m) to make hitting the board easier.

Quick Scoop style recap

• Standard pros: 7 ft 9¼ in (2.37 m)
• Soft-tip / some US leagues: 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Beginner/children setups: about 6 ft (1.83 m), unofficial but commonly recommended.

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