Pool Table Dimensions

There are actually different pool table dimensions and I also included the actual size you will occupy when you are playing and a suggested room size. Take note that what is indicated is the smallest room size you should get. However, the bigger the better.

Table Size Actual Playing surface Suggested Room Size
3.5' x 7' 39.5" x 79" 16' 8" x 13' 6"
4' x 8' 44" x 88" 17' 4" x 13' 11"
4.25' x 8.5' 46" x 92" 17' 9" x 14' 1"
4.5' x 9' 50" x 100"18' 4" x 14' 6"

The regular pool table dimensions or the ones used in professional competitions is the 4.5' x 9' ft. You may not be gunning for the next 9 Ball competitions but I will still suggest that you get this table. As indicated above, it would be ideal to get a 18' 4" x 14' 6" room or bigger. Also note a regular cue stick is about 58 inches. Usually, the room size required is computed by the length of the pool table plus twice the length of the cue stick and the width of the pool table plus twice the length of the cue stick.

There are other pool players who advise against putting the pool room on the lower levels of the house. Aside from the pool table dimensions, they say that you need to consider that there should not be anything in the way. The lower levels usually have beams.

It is true that this is a consideration but does not really rule out the option completely. If there are beams, you just need to make sure the beam is at the end of the pool table and not on the side. You need more room at the end because that is where you break. Now that you know the different pool table dimensions, you can plan the room even before you get the table.

Also get short cues just in case someone needs to take a shot directly in front of the beam. The last thing you need to do is just make sure you get the pool table as far away as possible from the beam.

I hope this helps you and I hope you enjoy and improve your game.

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