How much does a billiard table weigh?

The design of a billiard room is primarily determined by the choice of table for this exciting and popular game. The owner's preferences influence the purchase of equipment of one type or another: for Russian billiards, American pool or snooker. They differ in their basic characteristics, as well as in size, height and weight. Let's figure out how much a billiard table weighs.

Weight is an important characteristic of a billiard table

Accurate knowledge of the size and weight of these massive objects is very important. After all, the equipment must not only correspond to the class of the game, but also completely fit into the room designated for this purpose. Inventory size affects room selection. The organization of space in it provides for free movement during the game and a relaxation area. Table sizes are traditionally measured in feet. Weight - in kilograms.

The weight of a billiard table is important when organizing a game room, because the ceiling and floor must withstand a significant load.

Big size selected instance requires appropriate space and affects the mass of this object.

We must not forget that delivery of the table, from transportation to lifting to the floor, is carried out taking into account its weight. Massiveness or relative lightness matters for how the entire device will be carried into the future billiard room for installation.

Important! The weight of the table, which can be more than a ton, sometimes plays a decisive role in choosing a place for installation.

If an amateur player is not faced with the task of purchasing large and heavy professional equipment, he finds more economical options.

What affects the weight of the table

Depending on the size and height, billiard tables (for different types of games) also differ in weight. How large its mass depends on the materials used in the production of the table. The weight of the frame, legs and other parts is not so significant compared to the plate, which ensures the stability of the table when playing.

Plate material

As a rule, in the production of slabs that make up the base of a billiard table, the following materials are used:

• laminated chipboard (LDSP);
• artificial granite;
• slate stone.

Slab thickness

Manufacturers offer several options for the thickness of stone slabs. They are used in the manufacture of equipment of different sizes, directly affecting their weight.

Approximate correspondence between table size and slab thickness:

• 10 and 12 feet - 45 mm;
• 8 and 10 feet - 30 mm;
• 6 and 8 feet - 25 mm.

The exact weight of each table is indicated by its manufacturer. A typical correspondence between mass (in kilograms) and size can be given for a 12-foot billiards table.

• 20 mm laminated chipboard - 200 kg.
• 25 mm slate stone - 610 kg.
• 40 mm slate stone - 900 kg.
• 45 mm slate stone - more than 1000 kg.

Approximate weight of pool tables of different sizes

Beautiful billiard equipment is made taking into account established traditions.Often the tables have their own names (“Premier”, “Ideal”, “Chevalier”, “Regent”, etc.). Installing the billiards takes several hours. Heavy slabs (there are several of them) are laid on a carriage, the joints are polished, and the cloth is stretched on the field. The load on each support is calculated.

Of course, not all equipment is made with claims to the highest level of artistic design. And the weight of 1250 kg is not the only solution.

We give the approximate weight of tables for different types of billiard games.

For Russian billiards

Classic tables for Russian billiards should be 12 feet.

Reference. Tables with stone slabs have the maximum weight of a table for Russian billiards.

But there are options for amateur play: from 6 feet to 12. The weight of LSDP and stone (indicated in kilograms) for them is approximately this.

You can find offers for installing a 12-foot billiard table from 730 kg. Equipment of a smaller size and weight is not so difficult to adapt for home use, and is also in demand among fans of this game.

For an American

A 9-foot table is used for American pool competitions.

Hobbyists also select options suitable for their billiard rooms - 6, 7 or 8 feet. They are significantly smaller in size and also weigh less.

The weight of such sports equipment is in the range:

• from 33 to 190 kg with LSDP;
• from 150 to 400 kg with stone slab.

For snooker

Professional snooker table - 12 feet. Its weight is more than 200 kg with laminated chipboard and from 400 to 1000 kg with stone.

There is another variety for fans of the game - 10 feet.This option is smaller in size and weight: from 80 kg - chipboard, from 150 kg - stone.