Four free badminton tools covering score tracking, shuttle speed, calorie burn, and doubles positioning. Covers singles, doubles, and mixed doubles formats.
Badminton basics
Badminton is played on a court 13.4m × 5.18m for singles (6.1m wide for doubles). The net is 1.55m high at the posts, 1.524m at the centre. Matches are best of three games; games are played to 21 points (rally scoring — every rally scores a point regardless of who served). The shuttle must be struck before it hits the ground. At 20-all, the first player to lead by 2 points wins; at 29-all, the next point wins.
All badminton tools
4Badminton Score Tracker
Track a badminton match using rally scoring — best of 3 games to 21.
Open toolBadminton Shuttle Speed Estimator
Estimate shuttlecock speed from distance and flight time, and see how it compares.
Open toolBadminton Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned playing badminton by intensity and bodyweight.
Open toolBadminton Doubles Positioning Guide
Understand front-and-back and side-by-side doubles formations and when to use each.
Open toolFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between feather and plastic shuttlecocks?
Feather shuttlecocks use 16 goose feathers arranged in a precise formation. They fly more accurately, decelerate more naturally through the air, and are used in all professional and serious competitive play. They are also fragile (typically lasting 1–3 games) and expensive. Plastic (nylon) shuttlecocks are much more durable and significantly cheaper, but fly slightly differently — they tend to fly faster at low speeds and slower at high speeds. Plastic shuttles suit recreational play and beginners.
What speed shuttle should I use?
Shuttlecock speed is rated by number (typically 75–79 or equivalent letter codes). Higher numbers = faster shuttle. The correct speed depends on temperature and altitude — higher temperatures make shuttles fly faster, so you use a slower-speed shuttle in warm conditions. At UK indoor court temperatures (15–20°C), speed 77 or 78 is typically appropriate. Test: serve from the back tramline with a full overhead action — the shuttle should land between the front and back service lines if the speed is correct.
How many calories does badminton burn per hour?
Recreational badminton (doubles, social pace) burns approximately 250–350 calories per hour. Competitive singles burns 400–600+ calories per hour — elite badminton singles players have heart rates above 85% of maximum for much of a match and cover 6–9km per game. The rapid direction changes and jump smashes make competitive singles one of the more physically demanding racket sports.