Table sizes

Which table fits your room? Compare the sizes and work out how much space you need.

The sizes

Size	Playing surface	In inches	Typical use
7 ft	193–198 × 97–99 cm	76–78 × 38–39 in	Pubs and small rooms (“bar box”).
8 ft	224 × 112 cm	88 × 44 in	The most common home size.
8 ft pro	234 × 117 cm	92 × 46 in	Oversized 8 ft, WPA 8 ft size.
9 ft	254 × 127 cm	100 × 50 in	Tournament size (WPA).

A table’s size is named after its playing surface, not its outside. The rails add roughly 25–35 cm to each dimension, depending on the table.

Room calculator

Table size

Cue length

Units

Minimum room

5.48 × 4.21 m

Playing surface plus one cue length on every side. For a comfortable backswing, add about 15 cm more on each side: 5.78 × 4.51 m.

Does a table fit my room?

Measure the free space where the cue can actually swing: walls, doors, pillars and furniture all count.

Room lengthmRoom widthm

Tight spots for a few shots are normal at home. Many players keep one short cue for shots near a wall.

Sources: WPA Equipment Specifications (9 ft, 8 ft); Dr. Dave Alciatore’s pool FAQ and Brunswick room-size chart (7 ft and home 8 ft sizes). Room sizes use the playing surface plus one cue length on each side.