-image-Room Consideration
Before buying a pool table ask yourself, “Will it fit in our room?” You’ll want to make sure your table has ample playing room around it. An approximate five-foot perimeter is suggested, so measure your space to ensure a perfect fit.
For a pool table to be considered ‘regulation size’ the length of the playfield is
twice the width—and most regulation-size pool tables are built in 7’, 8’ and 9’ lengths. No matter which length you choose, be aware that minimum space requirements will change depending on the size of the cue you select. For specific room sizes, use the following measurements:
for a 7’ table
48″ cue needs an 11’ 6″ x 14’ 6″ room
52″ cue needs a 12’ x 15’ room
57″ cue needs a 13’ x 16’ room
for an 8’ table
48″ cue needs a 12’ x 15’ 6″ room
52″ cue needs a 12’ 6″ x 16’ room
57″ cue needs a 13’ 6″ x 17’ room
for a 9’ table
48″ cue needs a 12’ 6″ x 16’ 6″ room
52″ cue needs a 13’ x 17’ room
57″ cue needs a 14’ x 18’ room