What Size Pool Table Fits My Room?

Q: Can I use a shorter cue if my room is small?

Yes. A 52 inch cue drops the room requirement by about a foot in each direction, and a 48 inch cue drops it further.

Pool table room size chart. A 7 foot table needs a room 13 by 16 feet, an 8 foot table needs 13 feet 6 inches by 17 feet, and a 9 foot table needs 14 by 18 feet, using a standard 58 inch cue.

A 7 foot table needs a room about 13 by 16 feet. An 8 foot needs about 13 feet 6 inches by 17 feet. A 9 foot needs about 14 by 18 feet. Those are for a standard 58 inch cue. Shorter cues need less room.

Table size	58 in cue (standard)	52 in cue	48 in cue
7 foot	13 x 16 ft	12 x 15 ft	11 ft 6 x 14 ft 6
8 foot	13 ft 6 x 17 ft	12 ft 6 x 16 ft	12 x 15 ft 6
9 foot	14 x 18 ft	13 x 17 ft	12 ft 6 x 16 ft 6

The room has to be much bigger than the table because you need about five feet of clear space on every side to draw a cue back and take a normal shot. The 8 foot is the most common size in a home.

How to measure your room

Measure wall to wall, both directions. The whole room, not just the part where you pictured the table.
Subtract anything you cannot move. A door that swings inward, a stair bulkhead, a hearth, a support post.
Compare to the chart above. Short in one direction usually means a shorter cue fixes it. Short in both means drop a size.

Send us your room measurements and we will tell you the largest table that fits.

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Frequently asked questions

What size room do I need for a pool table?

For a standard 58 inch cue, a 7 foot table needs about 13 by 16 feet, an 8 foot table needs about 13 feet 6 inches by 17 feet, and a 9 foot table needs about 14 by 18 feet.

How much space do you need around a pool table?

About five feet of clear space on every side. That is what lets you draw a full length 58 inch cue back without hitting a wall.

What size pool table fits in a 12 by 15 foot room?

A 7 foot table, played with 52 inch cues. With full length 58 inch cues you would want closer to 13 by 16.

Can I use a shorter cue if my room is small?

Yes, and it is a normal solution rather than a compromise. A 52 inch cue drops the room requirement by about a foot in each direction, and a 48 inch cue drops it further.

What is the most popular pool table size for a home?

The 8 foot. The 9 foot is tournament size and needs a room most houses do not have.

Does ceiling height matter for a pool table?

Yes. Eight feet of ceiling is comfortable for normal play. Lower than that and the light fixture over the table is the thing to plan around.