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Pool Table recommended room size


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I have received numerous questions regarding the minimum room size needed for a pool table. Most people who purchase pool tables take into consideration the size of the room where they are planning to place the pool table in. Although I would recommend serious players to buy a 9 foot table, most homes does not have enough space inside to be able to play comfortably with a 9 foot table.

Most of the room size charts tend to underestimate the amount of room you need to play comfortably and effectively. Below is my personal recommendation:

(1) You must allow for the length of the cue stick AND an extra 6 inches (at least) for a comfortable stroke.
(2) Add this number to the width and length of your tables' playing area.

The tables' playing area is measured from from the inside edge of the cushion to the opposite inside edge of the cushion. An illustration of what a "playing area" is is shown below. The line with the caption "B" is the width and the line with caption "A" is the height of the playing area.

Below is the chart containing my recommendation for room size.

Table Size Playing Area 48" Cue 52" Cue 57" Cue 60" Cue
6' x 3' 66" x 33" 14'6" x 11'9" 15'2" x 12'5" 16' x 13'3" 16'6" x 13'9"
7' x 3'6" 78" x 39" 15'4" x 12'2" 16' x 12'10" 16'10" x 13'8" 17'4" x 14'2"
8' x 4' 88" x 44" 16'4" x 12'8" 17' x 13'4" 17'10" x 14'2" 18'4" x 14'8"
8' x 4' (Oversized) 92" x 46" 16'8" x 12'10" 17'8" x 13'6" 18'2" x 14'4" 18'8" x 14'10"
9' x 4'6" 100" x 50" 17'4" x 13'2" 18'4" x 13'10" 18'10" x 14'8" 19'4" x 15'2"
10' x 5' 112" x 56" 18'4" x 13'8" 19'4" x 14'4" 19'10" x 15'2" 20'4" x 15'8"
12 x 6' 124" x 62" 19'4" x 14'2" 20'4" x 14'10" 20'10" x 15'8" 21'4" x 16'2"



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Re: Pool Table recommended room size )
by Anonymous on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 @ 15:35:00 CDT
Question:

I have a room that's plenty long but only 12'2" wide. There's also a fireplace on one side (but not a raised hearth, so this shouldn't be an extra constraint) I am an amateur player and just want a simple table to enjoy in the evenings and with friends.

Given the width constraint, what combination of table size and cue length is best? Which dimension is better to compromise on? Smaller table with a longer cue? Regular table with a shorter cue? Or is the room small enough that I should count on a small table AND a small cue?

thanks,
kmathai2004@hotmail.com


Re: Pool Table recommended room size )
by Anonymous on Thu, May 12, 2005 @ 18:45:17 CDT
I have a room that's only 13' by 12' with a fireplace. I would like to buy a pool table that's 80" by 44" in length and width. Can I get away with buying that along with 48" pool stick?





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