how far to stand from dart board

For a standard steel-tip darts setup, you should stand 7 feet 9¼ inches (2.37 m) from the face of the dartboard, measured horizontally along the floor to the throwing line (oche).

Official distance & height

• Throwing distance (oche):
  • 7 ft 9¼ in from the front of the board, not from the wall.

* In metric: 2.37 m.

• Dartboard height:
  • Bullseye at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) from the floor.

• Feet position:
  • Both feet must stay behind the throw line during a throw in regulation play.

Quick setup steps

1. Mark 5 ft 8 in from floor to bullseye and hang the board there.

2. From the board’s face , measure 7 ft 9¼ in straight out on the floor and mark your oche/throw line.

3. Add a strip of tape, wood, or a rubber oche at that line so you have a consistent stance point.

Variations & casual play

• Many casual players still use the same WDF distance so practice feels like official play.

• For wheelchair play, guides suggest lowering the bullseye to about 137 cm while keeping the throw line at 2.37 m.

• At home, some people experiment a bit closer or farther for comfort, but “real” darts rules stick to 7 ft 9¼ in.

Simple HTML table for reference

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Measurement	Imperial	Metric
Throwing distance (oche)	7 ft 9¼ in	2.37 m
Bullseye height (standard)	5 ft 8 in	173 cm
Bullseye height (wheelchair)	≈ 4 ft 6 in	137 cm

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