official sizes & distances
Quoits Hob Spacing, Pit Size & Ring Dimensions
American quoits places the two hobs 21 feet apart, each centered in a square clay pit. Here is the pit layout drawn to scale, with the hob, the pit box, and the ring size.
| Regulation distance | 21 ft between hobs (American quoits); English long game runs 18 yd |
|---|---|
| Pit | About 3 ft square clay or soft ground box around each hob |
| Hob | Metal pin standing 2 to 3 in above the clay surface |
| Quoits | Metal rings, about 4 to 9 in across depending on the version |
| Players | 2 (singles) or 4 (doubles) |
Distances vary by tradition, from 18 yards in the English long game to 21 feet for American quoits. Pick one standard for your set, keep it consistent, and shorten it for kids.
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Set it up, then play
Now that the court is marked, here is everything else for quoits, the full rules, the gear we recommend, and the master chart of every game's distance.