Billiard table sizes

Those who are interested in billiards are familiar with the names pool, American, snooker and carom.

Snooker became most popular in England. While in Russia the majority prefers Russian billiards. A distinctive feature of this type of game is the size of the holes. They are almost the same size as the balls themselves. Europeans traditionally prefer the famous American billiards.

Billiards is a serious game that has its own character. It manifests itself in tactical thinking, in the style of play, as well as in the special atmosphere that reigns in the billiard room. This game has not only its own history, but also a special style of furniture, surroundings consisting of details such as mirrors, stools and tables.

We’ll talk about billiard tables and rooms for them today. Let's figure out what size the table is for different types of billiards.

Pool table dimensions

Height

Before purchasing a billiard, you need to consider the area of ​​the rooms that will be allocated for the game. It is also necessary to choose furniture of a suitable height.

If we consider the classic version, the height of a billiard table ranges from 0.8 to 0.82 m.

But if the chosen game turns out to be Russian billiards, then a special rule applies.In this case, the position of the pockets in the corners is important; the opening should be 0.76 mm, and the middle pockets have a opening of 82 mm.

Reference. If we consider billiards as a professional sport with competitions, then the table should correspond to a height of 82 cm.

Size of pool table and billiard field

American

For pool, the playing field can be anywhere from 6 to 9 feet. Moreover, the 9-foot version has 6 legs, and all other parameters have only 4.

• The large version, converted to meters, is 2.54 (length) * 1.27 (width).
• The smallest is 1.8 * 0.9.

Russian billiards

The Russian pyramid implies numerous options.

• The smallest one at 6 feet has 4 legs and measures 1.8 meters * 0.9 meters.
• The largest, at 12 feet, is offered on eight billiard legs. Its dimensions are 3.5 * 1.75.
• There is also an intermediate option, where the dimensions of the playing field are 2.24 * 1.12, the size corresponds to 8 feet. This option is available with both four and six legs.

You can also purchase products for the Russian pyramid in 7 feet, and in 9,10,11. Such intermediate dimensions allow optimal placement of furniture in a billiard room of any size.

Snooker

For the game of Snooker, the sizes of billiard tables are initially larger: 10 and 12 feet. In meters, the dimensions look 2.84 x 1.42 and 3.5 x 1.75.

The possible balls also depend on the size. So, a 60.3 mm ball is suitable for tables of 6-8 feet, but a 68 mm ball is suitable for a 9-foot product.

Very often, customers ask for small-sized billiard tables to set up a billiard room in a medium-sized room.

Billiards room

Probably the most difficult question for those who are planning to create a billiard room is determining the optimal size for it.

How to calculate the minimum area

Please note that the area of ​​the billiards room will depend on several factors.

• Which game do you prefer?
• What kind of furnishings are planned in the room?
• How many participants are usually planned to be invited to the game?

If you want to install additional items in the room, for example, a set of upholstered furniture, then you will have to include all these components in the footage.

If you are decorating a room for a gaming club, where there will be several gaming zones, then it is worth remembering an important rule. The distance between billiard tables must be at least 1 meter 20 cm. This is the very minimum that will allow all players to feel comfortable.

Calculation example

You can calculate the dimensions of the room using average common parameters.

Thus, the average common value of the cue length for Russian billiards is 1.62 m, for American pool 1.48 m. To this size it is necessary to add an additional 15 cm for the swing when striking. Having calculated all the parameters, we can assume that the optimal distance from the billiard table to the wall in Russian billiards should be at least 1.75 m, for playing pool 1.61 m.

Room area for tables of different sizes

There is a certain table that shows the sizes of billiard tables and the corresponding area
rooms.

Weight matters

To simplify the dimensional units, it is better to measure the playing field in feet. But it is also worth considering the possible weight of this furniture, the technical ability to lift and carry it to the desired floor.

• A 12 foot pool table can weigh up to 1 ton 250 kg. At the same time, it stands on 8 billiard legs, which evenly distribute the load.
• On 6 legs they usually reach a weight of 800 kg.
• The most compact tables with 4 legs weigh around 400 kg.

Correspondence between the dimensions of the table and the room

Thus, it is worth paying special attention to every detail when arranging a billiard room. This takes into account not only all the available space, but also its features, the shape of the room and the technical characteristics that make it possible to install a heavy billiard table.