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Pool Table Sizes

You have probably noticed that all pool tables don’t come in one single, uniform size.  There are lots of sizes, and a lot of considerations that go into deciding which ones you really need for your game room.

7 Foot Pool Tables

Seven foot tables are almost exclusively found in homes and children’s play rooms.  It’s not a conventional size billiard table, in that you will virtually never see it at a pool hall or a tournament, but it is still fun to play on.  While the seven foot tables have come a long way, you should only really get this size for your home if you are unable to afford an eight foot table, simply don’t have the space for a larger table, or you are buying a table for your kid’s game room.

8 Foot Pool Tables

If you have ever played pool at a bar, chances are you have played on an eight foot table (it is sometimes called a “bar table” for this very reason.)  This also happens to be the most popular size pool table for home pool players.

8.5 Foot  Pool Tables

This is a somewhat uncommon size, but you can still sometimes find it in bars and some tournaments.  This is a great choice if you want a nice big table but simply don’t have the room for 9 footer.

9 Foot Pool Tables

This is the size of pool table used most commonly in tournament play, and because of its size it is the most challenging to shoot on. If you want the same kind of table that the pros play on, then this should be your first choice.

Things to Consider:

Game Room Size

Remember that in order to play pool effectively, you need to accommodate both the pool table and the length of the pool sticks.  A standard pool stick is 58 inches long, so that requires a lot of space around the table in order to play properly. To see if your proposed game room can accommodate effective play, refer to the chart below.

Table Size	Minimum Room Size	Actual Playing Surface
3.5' x 7'	16' 8" x 13' 6"	39.5" x 79"
4' x 8'	17' 4" x 13' 11"	44" x 88"
4.25' x 8.5'	17' 9" x 14' 1"	46" x 92"
4.5' x 9'	18' 4" x 14' 6"	50" x 100"

 

In addition, you will need to make sure you have some space somewhere in your room in to store your billiard accessories, like your cues. In order to cut down on the amount of floor space you need, it’s a smart idea to have a wall mounted cue rack. It keeps all your cues close the wall, so you have more room to walk around and take shots.

Obstructions

Even if your room is technically the correct size to accommodate the pool table, you still might have trouble if you have some obstructions in your game room, such as pillars or columns, that might shots from certain angles difficult. In you don’t want to downgrade to smaller table to deal with this issue, a smart alternative is to buy a couple 36 inch “shorty” cue sticks. That way, the few times you actually have to make shots from those angles, you can use the shorter billiards cues.