How wide is a high school football field

Football fields are huge pieces of land, but how big exactly? And what do all those markings on the field mean?

In this article we'll talk about the specific measurements of a regulation football field, the most important landmarks on the field, and how they help players, coaches and officials do their job.

How Big is a Football Field?

A regulation American football field is measured at 120 yards in total length and 53.3 yards in width.This translates to 360 feet long by 160 feet wide, covering approximately 1.32 acres of land.

Most of the actual play takes place between the end zones in the open field, an area exactly 100 yards long and 53.3 yards wide.

How Big Are the End Zones on a Football Field?

The end zones on a football field are 10 yards deep and 53.3 yards wide, which equals out to 4,860 square feet.

A ball carrier is required to "break the plane" of the end zone with the football before being tackled or touching down out of bounds in order to score.

If the player is catching a pass in the

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