How Much Room Do You Need for a Pool Table?

So, you’ve decided to invest in your fun and entertainment by buying a pool table. The next thing you need to do is figure out where you will be putting it. Pool tables come in a wide variety of dimensions and the available space you intend to use will determine exactly what pool table can fit in the space. Determining how much room you need for a pool table requires more than just figuring out if the physical dimensions of the billiards table fit in your room – you need adequate available space for actual gameplay.

The four most common sizes of pool tables are 7’, 8’, Pro 8’ / 8’ oversize, and 9’. Though the standard pool cue length is 58’’, there are also a variety of pool cue lengths including 52’’, 48’’, and 36’’. So, when it comes to sizing a pool table for a room you need to think about both the pool table dimensions and your desired pool cue length. The last thing you want to do is damage your home with your pool cue or miss a crucial shot because you do not have adequate space. Don’t forget, you are not just factoring in the pool cue length, you need room for your backswing to actually execute the shot.

California House Pool Tables, one of the brands we carry at Craig Billiards, has a useful pool table room sizing chart to help you determine ideal room dimensions for your desired pool table size and cue combination.

If you need help determining how much space you need for your pool table, as well as your ideal pool table size and cue length, the team at Craig Billiards is experienced and knowledgeable and can assist you in all your billiards table inquiries.