Water polo goal
A water polo goal is a floating frame with a net used as the scoring target in water polo matches.
Also known as: water polo goal frame, water polo net
How big is it?
3 m · regulation inside width
Also 9.843 ft
Regulation inside width · specified
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Water polo goal vs Table tennis table: width comparison
The inside width of a water polo goal is about 1.97 times the width of a table tennis table.
A water polo goal is a floating frame with a net used as the scoring target in water polo matches.
A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
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Water polo goal
Regulation inside width: 3 m; specified.
A regulation senior water-polo goal has a 3.0 m inside width and a crossbar 0.9 m above the water surface. The illustrated floating frame and net are complete, but the calibrated width runs between the inner post faces.
World Aquatics — Water polo competition regulations
The marked regulation inside width is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
Width: 1.525 m; standard.
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked width is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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We compare the inside width of a water polo goal. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
A regulation senior water-polo goal has a 3.0 m inside width and a crossbar 0.9 m above the water surface. The illustrated floating frame and net are complete, but the calibrated width runs between the inner post faces.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 90 cm | Not recorded | specified |
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- World Aquatics — Water polo competition regulationsSenior goal inside width and crossbar height above the water surface.
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