Those who are interested in billiards have the names pool, American, snooker and cannon by ear.
Snooker gained the greatest popularity in England. While in Russia, most prefer 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 the game, as well as in the special atmosphere that prevails in the billiard room. This game has not only its history, but also a special style of furniture, surroundings, consisting of such details as mirrors, stools and tables.
We will talk about billiard tables and rooms for them today. Let's figure out what size a table for a different type of billiards has.
Sizes of a billiard table
The content of the article
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Sizes of a billiard table
- Table height
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The size of the pool table and pool table
- American
- Russian billiards
- Snooker
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Billiard room
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How to calculate the minimum area
- Calculation Example
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The size of the room for tables of different sizes
- Weight matters
- Compliance with the dimensions of the table and room
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How to calculate the minimum area
Table height
Before buying billiards, you need to consider the area of the rooms that will be allocated for the game. It is also necessary to choose furniture of suitable height.
If we consider the classic version, then billiard table in height is from 0.8 to 0.82 m.
But if the selected game turns out to be Russian billiards, then there is a special rule. In this case, the position of the pockets in the corners is important, the target should be 0.76 mm, and the middle pockets have a target 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.
The size of the pool table and pool table
American
For game pool the field can be 6 to 9 feet. Moreover, the 9-foot version has 6 legs, and all other parameters are only 4.
- Great optionconverted to meters is 2.54 (length) * 1.27 (width).
- The smallest — 1,8 * 0,9.
Russian billiards
The Russian pyramid implies numerous options for tables.
- The smallest 6 feet has 4 legs, in size it is 1.8 meters * 0.9 meters.
- The largest 12 feet is offered on eight billiard legs. Its size is 3,5 * 1,75.
- There are also intermediate option the table where the dimensions of the playing field are 2,24 * 1,12The size corresponds to 8 feet. This option is offered with both four and six legs.
And you can also buy items for the Russian pyramid at 7 feet, and at 9,10,11. Such intermediate sizes allow you to optimally place furniture in a billiard room of any size.
Snooker
For the game of Snooker, the size of the pool tables is initially larger: 10 and 12 feet. In meters, the dimensions look 2.84 x 1.42 and 3.5 x 1.75.
Possible balls also depend on the size of the table. So, a ball of 60.3 mm is suitable for tables of 6-8 feet, but a ball of 68 mm is suitable for a 9-foot product.
Very often, customers turn to small-sized pool tables to equip a billiard room in a medium-sized room.
Tip. With a small table, it is worth choosing a shorter cue model. They do not affect the quality of the game, but are ideal in the case of small billiard tables.
Billiard room
Probably the most difficult question for those who are going 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 situation is planned in the room.
- How many participants are usually planned to be invited to the game.
If you want to install additional objects in the room, for example, a set of upholstered furniture, you will have to lay all these components in the footage.
If you are designing a room for a game club, where there will be several game zones, then you should remember an important rule. The distance between the pool tables should be at least 1 meter 20 cm. This is the minimum that will allow all players to feel comfortable.
Calculation Example
You can calculate the dimensions of the room by the average common parameters of billiard tables.
So, the average common value of the length of the cue for Russian billiards is 1.62 m, for the American pool 1.48 m. To this size, you need to lay an additional 15 cm on the backswing upon impact. Having calculated all the parameters, we can assume that the optimum distance from the billiard table to the wall in Russian billiards should be at least 1.75 m, for playing pool 1.61 m.
The size of the room for tables of different sizes
There is a certain table where the sizes of billiard tables and the corresponding area are given.
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Weight matters
To simplify dimensional units, the playing field is best measured in feet. But it is also worth considering the possible weight of this furniture, the technical ability to raise and bring it to the desired floor.
- A 12-foot pool table can weigh up to 1 ton 250 kg. At the same time, he stands on 8 billiard legs, which evenly distribute the load.
- Tables with 6 legs usually reach a weight of 800 kg.
- The most compact tables with 4 legs weigh within 400 kg.
Compliance with the dimensions of the table and room
Table size | The size of the billiard room (m) |
5 feet | 4.65 x 3.85 |
6 feet | 4, 80 x 3.90 |
7 feet | 5 x 4 |
8 feet | 5.25 x 4.15 |
9 feet (pool) | 5.55 x 4.30 |
9 feet | 5.95 x 4.7 |
10 foot | 6.35 x 4.9 |
11 feet | 6.95 x5.20 |
Thus, it is worthwhile to pay 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 put a heavy billiard table.