Clearance around a pool table.
Pool table room dimensions minimum.
Pool table size and playing area.
We re looking at this under the assumption that you ll be playing with a regulation size 57 58 pool cue.
You should remember that over 80 of all people have at least one tight spot in their pool room where they will need a short pool cue.
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Simply use the chart below to determine the minimum space requirements needed for a particular table and cue combination.
If your room does not meet these minimum size requirements many billiard retailers will suggest that you can still put a table in and use short cues 52 or 48.
Reference line c for a standard 58 cue.
The chart below gives you an idea of the minimum area required for each size table.
These dimensions are measuring from tip to tip of the gum rubber cushions.
Calculating the space you need follow the steps below to accurately calculate the minimum room size you need for your table and cue.
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8 foot tables 44 by 88.
Minimum room dimensions 58 pool cue minimum room dimensions 52 pool cue 9 feet 100 x 50 18 x 13 10 17 x 12 10 8 feet 88 x 44 17 x 13 4 16 x 12 4 7 feet 78 x 39 16 2 x 12 11 15 2 x 11 11.
Keep in mind that you need room for the table and room for the cue.
You have a room with an available area measuring 16 feet 8 inches by 14 feet.
8 is an oversized 8 foot table.
Seven foot tables vary in size.
The playing surface dimensions of 7 foot tables are 39 by 78.
9 foot tables 50 x 100.
The pool room size needed then is the length of the pool table plus 2 times the length of the cue and the width of the pool table plus 2 times the length of the cue.
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Work down from the 8 dimensions.
Take a few moments to ensure you re choosing the right size table for your billiard or game room.
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.
This space is enough for comfortably placing and stroking the cue.
At the minimum there should be 5 feet of clear space around the table.