The size of a standard NCAA court is 94’ by 50’ (4,700 square feet). The dimensions of a football field are 360’ by 160’ (57,600 square feet). A football field is more than twelve times the size of a basketball court.
To arrive at the answer, you have to get the area of both fields: (A=LxW):
Professional NBA court: 94 feet x 50 feet = 4,700 square feet
Football field: 120 yards (360 feet) x 53 1/2 yards (160 feet) = 6,420 square yards (57,780 square feet)
By Division:
6,420 square yard (57,780 square feet) / 4,700 square feet = 12.29
According to a 2011 Harris Interactive Poll, football is the most popular sport in the United States, with basketball checking in at third.
However, the similarities between the two sports end there, as the two have little in common besides being two of the most popular team sports. Here’s a list of the differences between soccer and basketball shared by Livestrong.com.