A Premier League goal is 7.32 m wide and 2.44 m high, measured from the inside of one post to the inside of the other, and from the ground to the lower edge of the crossbar.
Where the goal stands and what it is
A goal is placed on the centre of each goal line. It has two vertical posts, with a horizontal crossbar joining them at the top, and the posts are equidistant from the corner flagposts.
The posts and crossbar must be made of approved material and must not be dangerous. Two exact reference points fix those measurements: the inside faces of the posts for width, and the lower edge of the crossbar for height.
The measurements
Here are the key dimensions.
| What is measured | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Inside of one post to the inside of the other | 7.32 m | 8 yds |
| Ground to the lower edge of the crossbar | 2.44 m | 8 ft |
| Minimum height of a corner flagpost | 1.5 m | 5 ft |
| Radius of the corner area | 1 m | 1 yd |
| Minimum clearance of a halfway-line flagpost from the touchline | 1 m | 1 yd |
How those measurements work on the field
The width of the goal is not taken from the outside of the posts. It is taken from the inside of each post.
The height works the same way: the reference point is the lower edge of the crossbar, not the top. At each corner there must be a flagpost with a non-pointed top and a flag, while extra flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line outside the touchline.
The corner area and flagposts
The corner area is marked inside the field from each corner flagpost as a quarter circle. Its size is given by radius, which is the measurement used for the arc.
That radius is 1 m, or 1 yd. A flagpost at the halfway line, where one is used, goes at least 1 m, or 1 yd, outside the touchline.
FAQ
How tall is a Premier League goal?
The official height is measured from the ground to the lower edge of the crossbar. That height is 2.44 m, or 8 ft.
How tall is a corner flag in football?
A corner flagpost must be at least 1.5 m high, which is 5 ft. It also needs a non-pointed top and a flag.
How wide is a football goal?
The width is measured between the inside of the two posts. The standard figure is 7.32 m, or 8 yds.
What size is the corner arc on a football pitch?
The corner area is a quarter circle drawn inside the field from each corner flagpost. Its radius is 1 m, or 1 yd.