Pool Table Dimensions

When many people purchase a pool table, they're chiefly concerned with making sure the pool table dimensions are "regulation" size. What they fail to consider, however, is that room space can greatly impede a game of pool.

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When the table's set up and ready to go and players don't have enough room to play the game, the purchase is wasted. Therefore, playability should be the chief consideration and pool table dimensions must match the size of the room in which the table will be placed. Moreover, different types of tables are appropriate for different games.

Many people mistakenly buy the wrong size table, believing they will be able to play a "normal" game of pool on it. However, there are different tables that appear similar to pool tables but that are actually designed for variations on standard billiards games.

Carom tables, snooker tables, and billiards tables are all very different. For example, while classic "pool" is played on a billiards table, cushion caroms is usually played on a caroms table and snooker is played on a snooker table.

A snooker table is built to dimensions of 11' 8.5" x 5' 10", meaning that, in order for the game to be played comfortably, at the bare minimum a room will need to be 22 feet x 16 feet to accommodate players. A pool table of "pro" dimensions is 92" by 46", which means it can easily be accommodated in a room of 11'4" by 15'2"—-far smaller than the space a snooker table needs.

Measuring in at a much smaller 9' x 4.5', the carom table can easily fit into a smaller room. However, the game of carom has different rules than standard pool. The object is to earn points by using the cue ball to hit or "carom" two balls in a single shot, as opposed to aiming to sink balls as in standard billiards.

Standard pool tables also come in different sizes and varieties, so there is no one set "regulation" dimension for a home pool table. If you plan to purchase a pool table, the dimensions of the room you place it in will greatly affect the type of table you'll buy. If your room, for instance, is only 10' x 13', you'll have difficulty playing the game with even the smallest table and cues.

The surfaces of pool tables are measured in inches, but their sizes are more commonly referred to in feet. Seven-foot, eight-foot, eight-foot "pro," and nine-foot varieties are generally available to consumers.

• A seven-foot table has dimensions of 39" by 78". All billiards tables, including the seven-foot table, are built to 2:1 specifications. To use this table with the smallest 42" cues, at least 10'9" by 14' of space is required. However, standard cues, which are 57" long, will require a minimum of 13'3" by 16'6" of space in order for the game to be played comfortably.
• Eight-foot tables, with dimensions of 44" by 88", necessitate 11'2" by 14'10" of playing space. For individuals who want a professionally sized 8-foot (46" x 92") pool table, 42-inch cues require a minimum of 11'4 x 15'2 dimensions, while standard cues will need 13'10" x 17'8" of space.
• You might have a lot of space and want an even larger nine-foot table, which measures at 100" by 50". At least 11'8" by 15'10" are required in order to play pool on this size table with 42-inch cues. The standard 57" cues will need a substantially larger 14'2" by 18'4" area of space. In-between cue sizes will vary between the maximum and minimum, so choose wisely!

If these dimensions seem unreasonable, think about the simple fact that at least three and half feet of free space next to each side of the pool table is necessary in order for you to play comfortably. Pool table dimensions are only "standard" insofar as the space required to play greatly affects the game. Therefore, if a seven-foot pool table is all that your room will be able to accommodate, remember that your game will be much more enjoyable with the extra space you're afforded to move around!

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