Coach
A coach is a large vehicle designed for comfortable long-distance passenger travel.
How big is it?
12 m long
Also 39.37 ft
Length · example
A little perspective
Coach vs Badminton court: length comparison
A badminton court is about 1.12 times as long as a coach.
A badminton court is the marked rectangular playing surface used for games of badminton.
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Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Coach
Length: 12 m; example.
A 12 m long, 14 tonne example coach.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Badminton court
Length: 13.4 m; standard.
13.4 × 6.1 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — badminton dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 12 m
We compare the length of a coach. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A 12 m long, 14 tonne example coach.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 m | Not recorded | example | |
| 14 t | Not recorded | example |
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