How To Hang A Dartboard At The Correct Height – Soo Easy

Quick answer: To hang a dartboard correctly, mark 5ft 8in (1.73m) from the floor to the centre of the bullseye, fix the bracket at that height, then measure 7ft 9¼in (2.37m) from the board’s face for the oche. Double‑check both measurements and you’ll have a regulation setup in minutes.
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How to hang a dartboard on a door

Have your surface ready to take the dart board bracket. 

In my case, I fix my dartboard bracket to my backing board (home made from an old pallet) and fixing kit that comes with the dartboard.

Measure 1.73m (5 foot 8 inches) from the ground to the location where the centre of your bullseye will be. 

Fix your hanging bracket onto your wall/door/backing board.

Fit the dartboard hanging kit to the back of your board. Including spacers to ensure a snug fit on the board.

Slide the Dart Board into place with the locating screw fitting into the hanging bracket.

Make sure the 20 is vertical.

Play darts!

Why 1.73m?

1.73 / 5’8’’ is the eye level of someone who is 6’ tall

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FAQ’s

How to hang a dartboard on a drywall

You fix a dartboard to a drywall exactly the same way as described above. Use the dartboard fixing kit on the back of the board.

Then attach the fixing bracket to the wall with suitable drywall fixings.

Can you hang a dartboard on plasterboard?

Yes, use the fixing kit on the back of the dartboard and use suitable plasterboard fixings to attach the fishing bracket to the plasterboard.

Can you hang a dartboard on a door?

Yes, Instead of placing the bracket on my homemade pallet backboard like I did you can fix it onto the door and hang the dartboard in the usual manner.

Can you hang a dartboard with command strips?

Yes, you can.

Command strips can hold approximately 16 lbs which is far in excess of the weight of a dart board (A good quality dartboard weighs approximately 10 lbs).

Can you hang a dartboard outside?

You can hang a dartboard outside. 

You could use a wall or an outside door or even on a tree.

You can also hang it on a portable dart stand and place that inside or outside.

How high do you hang a dartboard from the ground?

A dartboard is hung 1.73m or 5’ 8” from ground level to the centre of the bullseye.

How to hang a dartboard on brick?

To hang a dartboard on a brick wall you drill holes into the brick. Screw the dartboard bracket into the brick using suitable plugs.

Position the dartboard on the bracket using the centre screw located on the back of the board.

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Stuart is the editor of this website. He loves darts and has been playing for more than 40 years. He used to play every week with his dad as a way of connecting and now shares his love of the game with his kids (sometimes even his wife!). He enjoys writing about the game as a hobby and hopes to help other new dart players learn and love the sport more.