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The Temple: The Size of the Temple Enclosure:

What were the dimensions of the Temple enclosure?

The Temple enclosure on the Temple Mount was about 150 by 350 cubits. (A cubit is a little less than two feet.) The Women's Court was 150 by 150. The Men's Court and the Priests' Court were strips, about 10 cubits wide (by 150 long) each. The altar was 30 by 30 cubits, and there was another strip about 25 cubits wide (by 150 long) between the altar and the Temple.
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