Free setup tool
Dartboard setup.
Get the exact marks for your wall and floor. The oche is measured from the board face, so we add the standoff for you.
Before you drill
Check the wall for hidden pipes and cables, and use fixings suited to the wall. Keep the throwing lane clear of doors and walkways, and fit a surround. Our dartboard height and distance guide has the full step-by-step method.
Questions
How high should a dartboard be?
The centre of the bullseye is commonly set 1.73 m (5ft 8in) above the finished floor.
How far is the oche from the dartboard?
For steel-tip darts, 2.37 m (7ft 9¼in) measured along the floor from the face of the board. Soft-tip distances vary, and 2.44 m (8ft) is common.
What is the diagonal check?
The straight-line distance from the centre of the bullseye to the back of the oche at floor level. With the standard steel-tip setup it is about 2.93 m (9ft 7½in). If it measures right, your height and throw are both right.
Why does the tool ask how far the board stands off the wall?
The oche is measured from the face of the board, not the wall. A bracket, backboard or cabinet moves the face forward, so we add that to give the mark from your skirting.