A guide to choosing your table size
Pool tables come in a variety of sizes, which means you should be able to find the perfect one to fit your home. We explain exactly how to work out how much space you need for all the main table sizes, and provide suggested measurements to cater for a variety of cue sizes.
So you want a pool table, but you’re not sure where to put it? In this guide, we’ll show you how to measure your room space, work out your required cueing space, and leave you able to commit to a pool table you know will fit.
We’d advise reading the whole thing so you’re fully informed, but if you’re looking for a quick answer on a specific problem, use the quick links to jump instantly to that section.
POOL CUE LENGTH
The length of the pool cues you want to use will dictate the space you have available for a table. Many British pool tables are supplied with medium length cues, measuring 48 inches in length. These are long enough for adult players to use, but taller players might want to opt for a full-size 57-inch cue. Shorter people and children will be fine with the 48-inch cues. Your height does affect the size of the cue you should use, as taller people tend to have a longer reach.
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CUEING SPACE NEEDED
Pool tables need to have enough space around them to allow for players to cue shots from any angle, ideally with a full-size 57-inch cue. This guide will help you to decide what table and cue size is practical for your room.
Ideally, we’d recommend that you have five feet of cueing room all around the playing surface of your table. This will allow you to play with a 57-inch cue without bumping the walls.
TABLE SIZE GUIDE
British 6ft Tables are popular in home games rooms as well as in pubs and clubs.
British 7ft Tables are full size eight ball tables as used in leagues and tournaments.
American 7ft Tables are the smallest American table, but still larger than the British 7ft.
American 8ft Tables are the mid-size American table and are very popular in the UK.
American 9ft Tables are a full-size American table, large and impressive.
When a pool table is described as a 6ft by 3ft table, as in the 6ft British table shown below, those dimensions refer approximately to the total length and width.
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