| Rule | WNBA | FIBA | NCAA | ABL | WBL |
| Duration of Game | Four quarters (10 min)* | Four quarters (10 min) | Two halves (20 min) | Four quarters (10 min) | Four quarters (12 min) |
| Shot Clock | 24 Seconds # | 24 Seconds | 25 Seconds | 25 Seconds | 24 Seconds |
| Player Foul Limit | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Size of Lane | 16' x 19' $ | 19' 8.2" x 10' 0.3" | 12' x 19' | 12' x 19' | 12' x 19' |
| Three-Pt FG Distance | 20' 6.25" ^ | 20' 6.1" | 19' 9" | 19' 9" | 23' 9" (22' 0") % |
| Back Court Violation | 10 seconds | 8 seconds | None | ||
| Jump Ball | Yes | Yes | Alternating Possession | Alternating Possession |