When purchasing a Snooker or Pool table it is most important to first check the size of the room it is to be situated in.
Draw a plan of the room and measure it at its nearest points. Do not measure into bay windows or to the recesses of a fireplace. All large furniture should be outside the measurements shown below.
There is no advantage to positioning a table diagonally in a room as the corner pockets are brought closer to the walls. If a floor is of normal sound construction, it will usually carry the weight of a full size table without special strengthening.
| Table Size | Minimum Room Size | Guide Weight | Recommended Cue Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size 12ft x 6 ft 1.5" 3.65m x 1.86m Sectional slate bed | 22ft x 16ft (6.70m x 4.88m) | 25cwt.(1270kg.) | 4ft 10" (147cm) |
| 10ft x 5ft 1.5" 3.05m x 1.56m Sectional slate bed. | 20ft x 15ft ( 6.1m x 4.57m) | 17cwt. (860kg) | 4ft 10" (147cm) |
| 9ft x 4ft 7.5" 2.74m x 1.49m Sectional slate bed. | 19ft x 14ft (5.79m x 4.26m) | 14cwt. (710kg) | 4ft 10" (147cm) |
| 8ft x 4ft 2.43m x 1.21 Single piece slate bed 850lb (385kg) 2.43 m x 1.26m Sectional slate bed. | 17ft x 13ft (5.18m x 3.94m) | Single slate 850lb (385kg) Sectional slate 12cwt. (610kg) | 4ft 6" (137cm) |
| 7ft x 3ft 6" 2.13m x 1.06m Single piece slate bed. | 16ft x 12ft 6" (4.87m x 3.81m) | 450lb (205kg) | 4ft 6" (137cm) |
| 6ft x 3ft 1.83m x 0.914m Single piece slate bed. | 15ft x 12ft ( 4.57m x 3.65m) | 375lb (170kg) | 4ft 6" (137cm) |
NB The 'size' of a table refers to the slate bed size and is different from the actual playing surface and different again to the outer dimensions of a table. For instance, for an 8 foot table:
For delivery into a room with limited space/access, the longest piece of table is typically 7ft 4 long x 8” wide depending on style of table. That's 224 x 21cm.
| Table Size | Minimum Room Size | Guide Weight | Recommended Cue Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft x 4ft 6" | 17ft x 13ft 6" (5.18m x 4.12m) | 990lb (450kg) | 4ft 6"(137cm) |
| 7ft x 4ft | 16ft x 13ft ( 4.88m x 3.96m) | 705lb (320kg) | 4ft 6" (137cm) |
| 6ft x 4ft | 15 ft x 13ft (4.57m x 3.96m) | 574lb (280kg) | 4ft 6" (137cm) |
The dimensions given above are the ideal minimum - this will mean you can cue comfortably in all situations with a bit of leeway. If your room is slightly smaller then it's not necessarily a show-stopper. Our guidelines have a bit of leeway and if you don't take the game too seriously and it's just for fun, you can get away with a bit less.
For instance, if you are prepared to put up with the occasional awkward shot, you could probably deduct 2 feet off each dimension. Where the shot is just a bit awkward, you can either cue at a higher angle or buy a shorter cue for use in restricted situations.