how big is a regulation size American pool table?

Answer 1

Many people are confused by the use of the word "regulation", using it when what they mean to refer to is the size of tables used for professional tournaments. Regulation tables come in 3½' x 7', 4' x 8' and 4½ x 9', with play areas twice as long as they are wide (plus or minus ⅛") from the nose of the cushion to the nose of the opposite cushion, i.e., perfect or close to perfect rectangles. The largest of these sizes, 4½ x 9', is the standard size for tournament play and is "regulation" when the side to side internal width is 50" and the length is 100", ±⅛", when measured cushion nose-to-cushion nose. In previous generations 10' tables were standard, and can still be found as antiques in some pool halls. For home use, 8' tables are somewhat common. Snooker tables are typically 12' long, with smaller pocket aperatures. Seven-foot coin-operated tables are typically found in bars due to limited space, and are also used for the Korean game of "four ball".[citation needed] Coin-operated pool tables use multiple ways to determine the cue ball from the object balls, including light sensors, different ball sizes/weights, or magnetic triggers.

While most tables are perfect rectangles, there are novelty tables which are round, hexagonal and even zig-zag shaped. These variants, however, are all far less popular than the ubiquitous, traditional rectangular tables

Answer 2

Actually, the new term for regulation is the 2:1 ratio. But, the actual term came when the BCS asked Brunswick Billiards to set the regulation size. Brunswick builds an oversized 8' table as it is referred to today. As Brunswick was building a size that is rarely copied, they chose theirs to be regulation. A business decision no doubt. They are a very powerful company. Brunswick owns the most popular brands like Mercury Marine, Brunswick Bowling and of course no gym can do without Hammer Strength equipment. And by the way, I have never seen a table that was 7', 8', 9' or any other exact dimension. In fact, what's called an 8' table today is 88" long. A 9' table is closer to 8' than the 88" version of the 8' table.
I have been in the business for around 30 years. I buy and sell high quality tables in my local area. I even install some of the more expensive tables myself.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

There are three standard sizes for pocket pool tables , 3 1/2' x 7' ,
4' x8' and 4 1/2' x 9'. There are some 6 footers and other odd size tables out there but they are not very common. The 7' tables are sometimes called bar boxes because that is the standard size table for most bar rooms. 8' tables are usually found in the home and 9 footers are what the pros use.

Answer 4

9 ft by 4 1/2 ft

Answer 5

9 ft by 4 1/2ft

Answer 6

I believe the official size is 100" x 50"