For the purposes of this page playfield size is defined as the measurements inside the bumpers where the balls actually roll. A common mistake people make when measuring a room for a pool table is to base their decisions on the dimensions of the outside of the pool table and not the playing surface.



7 foot pool table (playfield size 39" x 78") 12'11" x 16'2"
8 foot pool table (playfield size 44" x 88") 13'4" x 17'
8 foot oversize pool table (playfield size 46" x 92") 13'6" x 17'4
9 foot pool table (playfield size 50" x 100") 13'6" x 17'4

When preparing your room for a pool table we suggest you do the following. These are common things we see when customers preparing for a pool table.

Ensure your measurements are correct and tape out the pool table playfield size on the floor. (see playfield size above)

Consider other furniture and room layout especially if you are getting a stationary object after the pool table such as a bar.

If your room is small keep in mind you may have to move small objects such as barstools and people while shooting and you can't move a stationary object once the pool table is installed but you can move non-stationary objects like small chairs at a bar.

We suggest considering the right size pool table for your room so the game is not cramped on all sides.

We also suggest being sure of your measurements before hanging a lamp or waiting for the pool table to be installed if you want the lamp to be centered perfectly over the pool table. One common thing that happens to customers is seeing the pool table frame set up and changing the position of the pool table at the last minute due to furniture ideas that develop or other obstacles that present themselves.

Finally we would like to say that it is very important to really think about your decision to buy a pool table if your room is too small. Cramped space up to 6 inches does not interfere with the pool table very much however when you get beyond that it makes the game of pool frustrating for many people and the desire to play may vanish.