How long is an official pool table?

Standard home pool tables are usually 8-foot tables that are 4 feet wide and have an 88-inch x 44-inch playing surface area. This size table is also the most popular size people buy for use in their homes.

What is the standard size of a professional pool table?

A professional pool table is another name used for a regulation billiards table. So, a professional table is a 9-foot table with a length twice its width and with pockets equally distanced from one another.

What is a full length pool table?

Most of our clients choose what is commonly called the standard or full-size pool table. We refer to this size as a 44 x 88-inch pool table. It is sometimes called a 4 x 8, which is the standard size for home use. The second most popular size is the bar size pool table, which has a playfield measuring 39 x 78 inches.

Is a 7 foot pool table regulation?

The short answer is: There is no one size regulation table. The only stipulation is that the table length and width must be a 2-to-1 ratio. In other words, if you want to use an 8-foot-long table, the width must be 4 feet.

Are pub pool tables 6ft or 7ft?

Standard sizes

The average size of a UK pool table is 7ft, but many pubs and clubs opt for the smaller, 6ft size. In America, the standard pool table size for homes and private residences is 8ft, but their professional tournaments are played with the full-sized, 9ft tables.

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Is 7 foot or 8 foot pool table better?

Generally speaking, eight-foot tables are considered 'professional' size, whereas seven-foot tables are considered 'bar' size. If you have the space, we recommend the larger size, it generally provides a better playing experience. However, a seven-foot table can be a great addition to a smaller room.

Can a pool table fit in a 12x12 room?

Suggested room size requirements for a 4½-foot-by-9-foot regulation play pool table are a room of 14½ by 19 feet, and even a smallish-sized pool table of 3½-foot-by-7-foot typically needs a space of 13½ by 17 feet.

Are professional pool tables bigger?

The simplest answer is that the American pool tables are generally larger than English pool tables with the standard American pool table being an 7ft, 8ft or 9ft and the standard English pool table being a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft. The official tournament or professional sizes being 9ft for American, and 7ft for English.

How much does it cost to Refelt a pool table?

It costs $300 on average to refelt a pool table, with a typical price range of $250 to $300. You may pay as little as $150 or as much as $500. Pool tables come in three sizes, and size affects the price. The cost of pool table refelting is fairly evenly split between materials and labor.

What is the most popular pool table size?

The most popular standard size home pool table is a regulation 8-foot table, followed by the 9-foot regulation pool table.

How much should you pay for a good pool table?

Pool tables typically range in price from $1,200 to $3,500, with certain tables costing more or less. Basic entry-level pool tables range in price from $1,200 to $2,000, while a full-state table built of solid hardwood can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500.

What is the difference between a pool table and a billiard table?

Billiards is played on a table without pockets. The game only has three balls, which are red, white (with a spot), and another white one (without a spot). Pool involves a table with six pockets. You need 15 balls, but some people play with just nine.

Do pool tables hold their value?

Pool tables tend to hold their value so a used table is often nearly as expensive as a new table but does not have the same guarantees as new. A pool table is often damaged when moved making a used table more likely to have an uneven playing surface or other structural issues.

How often should felt be replaced on pool table?

You should replace the felt on your pool table every two to five years if you play pool four or more times a week. If you only play pool occasionally, then your pool felt can last between five and fifteen years.

Are used pool tables worth it?

Cheap & Negotiable. If you have a limited budget, you definitely want to go for a used pool table. You can spend anywhere from $300 to $800 and still get a great high-quality table. Most of the time, you can negotiate the price of the table with the owner.

What type of pool table do professionals use?

For professionals, the most recommended type is the nine-foot table, which is considered the large pool table. Its size makes it a little demanding for beginners. It is why it is best suited for those with experience in playing pool.

Are professional pool tables slate?

All professional pool and snooker tournament tables around the world use slate beds, as the ball roll is considered to be perfectly true.

How big of a room do I need for a 7ft pool table?

Minimum room sizes for each table size, using a standard 58″ cue: 7 foot table – 13 x 16 feet minimum room size (156″ x 192″) 8 foot table – 13.6 x 17 feet minimum room size (162″ x 204″) Oversize 8 foot table – 13.6 x 17.6 feet minimum room size (162″ x 210″)

What is the best room size for a pool table?

Therefore, the ideal space for your pool table should be at least 10 feet added on top of the table's dimensions. Let's look at some examples. For tables measuring 4½ feet by 9 feet, the ideal space would be 14½ feet by 19 feet for their respective sides.

How close to a wall can a pool table be?

How many feet should a pool table be from the wall? A pool table should be at least 7 feet away from the wall so that you can comfortably hit the balls. This will give you enough room to move around and compete with your opponents.

How big of a room do you need for a 4x8 pool table?

Eight Foot Tables are 4′ x 8′ with a playing area of 44″ x 88″. They require a minimum room size of 13′ 6″ x 17′. Nine Foot Pro Style Tables are 4.5′ x 9′ with a playing area of 50″ x 100″. They require a minimum room size of 14′ x 18′.

Should you put a rug under a pool table?

Now, unless you have an outdoor Pool table, a rug will be the best thing to have under your Pool table. A rug can provide extra support and even help reduce the noise. You might not always notice it, but those balls banging off each other can cause quite the racket.

What size pool tables are in bars?

Bar box pool table sizes. A bar-size pool table is a 7-foot table that is most typically found in bars and is coin-operated. Coin-operated pool tables are 7 feet long with a 78-inch-long and 39-inch-wide playing surface.

What color pool tables are best?

Many people have asked me, “what's the best felt color to put on my pool table?” From the point of view of a serious pool or billiards player, green billiard cloth has been the best choice to play on. The reason is, that the color green is supposedly the easiest on the players' eyes.

Why is it so expensive to move a pool table?

Why is it so expensive to move a pool table? Pool tables are exceptionally heavy objects; some weigh as much as 2,500 pounds. As a result, it takes multiple movers to move them, and because of their size, it's difficult to get them upstairs or around tight corners.