A pool table can be a fantastic item to bring families and friends together, and should be viewed as a piece of furniture that accentuates your room and style. When choosing the perfect table for your family, we recommend making sure it fits in the room, make sure you like the style and finish, and then make sure the table is a size everyone can play on.

When choosing a pool table, you will first want to make sure the table fits in the room with enough space around the table so that the cue doesn’t hit your wall when addressing a ball at the rail. The measurements below show you the minimum dimensions needed, with options for different size cues.

We are often asked for a “regulation size” billiard table. Regulation size simply means the play area is twice as long as it is wide measured from the nose of the cushions. Any table is considered to be regulation size if the length to width ratio meets these standards, and all California House tables are “regulation size”.

The next thing to consider when choosing a pool table size is the purpose of the table and who ill be playing. Generally speaking, the smaller the table, the easier the game will be. If you want to play like the pros and have the space, try the 9’ (50’’ x 100’’) table, which is the size used in professional tournament play. If you simply want to hang out with friends and family, 8’ (44’’ x 88’’) is the most popular residential size, and if you plan to play with younger children, we would even recommend a 7’ (38’’ x 76’’) table. Most pool tables found in bars are 7’ so they get to turn more games.