Volleyball net post
A volleyball net post is a vertical support used to hold a volleyball net in place during play, positioned outside the sidelines according to official rules.
Also known as: volleyball post
How big is it?
2.55 m · regulation post height
Also 8.366 ft
Regulation post height · specified
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Volleyball net post vs Table tennis table: length comparison
The length of a table tennis table is about 1.07 times the post height of a volleyball net post.
A volleyball net post is a vertical support used to hold a volleyball net in place during play, positioned outside the sidelines according to official rules.
A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
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Volleyball net post
Regulation post height: 2.55 m; specified.
A volleyball net post is 2.55 m high under the international rules. A 90 mm diameter is a defined specimen choice; posts must be padded and placed outside the sidelines.
FIVB — Official Volleyball Rules
The marked regulation post height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
Length: 2.74 m; standard.
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.55 m
We compare the post height of a volleyball net post. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
A volleyball net post is 2.55 m high under the international rules. A 90 mm diameter is a defined specimen choice; posts must be padded and placed outside the sidelines.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.55 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 9 cm | 8 cm to 10 cm | specified |
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- FIVB — Official Volleyball RulesNet-post height and placement; post diameter is a defined specimen choice.
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