Pool Table Dimensions and Specifications

The game of Pocket Billiards is exclusively named as 'Pool'. Usually, it is played with 15 colored and numbered balls and 1 white cue ball, on the six-pocket billiard table. Cue sports, played without the pocketed tables are known as 'carom billiard'. It is a funny fact to know that the original game of pool was played on completely pocket-less table. The game has always been referred to, as a polished and noble people's favorite pastime, but then it got connected with gambling and horse-racing. The sophisticated pocket billiard lovers couldn't accept this fact and they unsuccessfully tried to give pool its original name 'pocket billiard'.

No matter what the controversies and disputes between the upper and the lower classes, regarding the name were, Pool is still a popular game among all classes of society. It is still played at clubs and bars and is still said to be a game of the rich. It is an opulent game, often played at clubs and bars. Many hardcore pool lovers see the dream of having their own pool room at home.

When planning for a pool table for home, you will most importantly need a pool room; having enough space to allow the players to move freely around all sides of the table (the play field size) as well as for the cue to move around swiftly. Second important thing is to choose the pool table dimensions. The traditional pool table has exposed leather web pockets, at the end of the table with added leather fringes to cover them. The modern table's pockets are more bucket-shaped, surrounded by the wooden rail of the table itself, or a plain metal casting. The given measurements are relatively same for both traditional as well as modern style pool tables.

Pool Table Measurements

Pool Table Size	Minimum Room Size	Playing Surface
3.5' x 7'	16' 8" x 13' 6"	39.5" x 79"
4' x 8'	17' 4" x 13' 11"	44" x 88"
4.5' x 9'	18' 4" x 14' 6"	50" x 100"

Tips for the Pool Table

• Make sure that you have taken the correct measurements, considering added furniture of the room, especially if you are planning to arrange the pool table along with the bar.
• If the room where you are going to put the pool table is small, you can shift objects like barstools away from the room.
• Before measuring the room, place the hanging lamp at the proper place (the center of the table will be ideal), rather than making last minute adjustments.
• It may sound discouraging, but planning a huge pool table in a relatively small room, where the players don't even have enough place to move around, may deter your as well as your friend's interest in the game.

Building the pool table in a cozy room with pleasant sporting ambiance is definitely a great idea, but you must always calculate and avoid the common mistakes. I am sure the above pool table specifications will definitely help you. The game of pool can be given a royal look. Personalizing it will definitely make you popular amongst your friends and heighten your flair of living as well!