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Expert: Pool_Teacher - 3/25/2004


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I need to know the regulation size of a pool table.  I am planning on purchasing one for my husband and have found several different size tables.  Can you please help?
Thank you,
Belinda

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Hi Belinda.

Sure I can help you with that question.

A regulation sized table is 4 1/2 feet by 9 feet.

Other (non-regulation) table sizes are 4 feet by 8 feet, 3 1/2 feet by 7 feet and 3 feet by 6 feet. ( at one time 5 feet by 10 feet were popular, but no more).

You might want to consider getting a smaller table than regulation size, depending on the space of the room the table will be installed in. Here's the space you will need for the regulation, 9 foot table:

table......playing area.....room size........in meters
..9'..........50" x 100".....14'10" x19' .......4.5m x 5.8m

If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to call on me.

Happy pool table hunting.  

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I have wide ranging knowledge of all the cue sports, with the exception of snooker. I can answer most questions related to playing any of the standard games such as straight pool (14.1 continuous) eight-ball, nine-ball, one-pocket and 3-cushion billiards and the variations on these games. Questions welcomed regarding technique, strategy and rules, history of the sport, trick shots, the mental game, practice, practice drills, pool/billiards publications, and so on.

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