The dimensions of the room under the billiard table. Table and room sizes

If you decide to allocate an entire room for billiards under the table, then you should know what are the minimum dimensions for it, so that it not only enters, but you play comfortably at it. There is a special table for tables of Russian billiards or snooker with a pool. From it it is clearly clear which table will fit into your room. You know its dimensions, and now look at the table and figure out which of the tables can be purchased and installed.

When you decide to make a billiard room out of a room, then purchase and install a table right away, and you will plan to place all related furniture, such as bedside tables, shelves, cabinets, a sofa or armchairs, here later. It will be difficult to play if you are near billiard table put a sofa next to it. Sometimes, in order to make a high-quality cue hit on the cue ball, you need to stand comfortably and even move half a meter away from the table, but here there will be no such opportunity. For a gaming room requires space.

We measure

To make it convenient to play, the dimensions of the room and the table are also important. It happens that you need some 5 or 10 cm to produce a comfortable hit. Then take small size cue and make a planned blow. Where space allows, you will use the standard. There are statistics that during a game there are about 5% of very uncomfortable positions of the balls.

You can use the tips that we say and measure which gaming table is right for you. For the table, the main thing is the size of the playing field. From the edges of the rubber bead of one bead, measure the distance to the bead of the other. This is the real size of your playing field.

There are 2 main billiard games that are popular all over the world. This is a pool and our Russian pyramid. For our billiards take a gambling table from 6 to 12 feet. The cue will be 160 cm.

American pool is played when the table is 7-9 feet long. At the same time, the cue is 145 cm. Shorter than ours. The cue will be of the same size for playing snooker. Convenience is important for billiards. When choosing a table for yourself, remember that it is larger than the length and width of the playing field are written, which means that large dimensions of the room are required. In order not to be mistaken required dimensions tables for billiards are calculated according to a special formula.

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These dimensions are important. The room must be at least 2 of your cues in length. Another couple of centimeters will be required to swing the cue during the strike. Let's take a closer look:

1. The minimum length of the billiard room is measured as follows, you need 2 lengths of your cue + what length of the billiard table that you purchase.
2. To calculate the minimum width of the living space, you need to add the length of 2 cues and add the width of the table itself here.

Add 10 cm to all measurements, so as not to make a mistake. Spare space required. There is a minimum size that a room can be and comfortable for players. For calculations, the length of the cue + what size the playing field of this table is required.

To calculate what size room will be comfortable? Similarly, take the length of the gaming table itself, here you need to add the length of your cue. Now add another 25 to 40 cm to the size that came out. With this margin, you will be able to swing freely.

In addition, there is also a minimum size of a playroom and a comfortable size of a playroom. When calculating the minimum size, only the sum of the size of the playing field and the length of the cue is taken into account, and when calculating the comfortable size, the sum of the size of the billiard table and the length of the cue is taken, and 25-40 cm are added to it. This is important for Russian billiards, in which there is a long cue. Additional centimeters are required so that a free swing is possible during the game.

It is no secret that the parameters of the playing field often differ for tables of the same size from different manufacturers. Such differences constantly raise questions and even disputes: tables of which manufacturer are "approved" more, and which ones are "approved" less by the domestic Federation of Billiard Sports (hereinafter - FBSR). Which meet the accepted standards, and which do not. Which ones can compete and which ones can't? In general, the question needs clarification.
Standards setter for billiard equipment in Russia is the Federation of Billiard Sports of Russia. At the same time, there is no de facto clear standard even for sports tables of official competitions held by the Federation. If we turn to the official website of the Federation, we will see that tables with the following geometric characteristics are allowed for Pyramid competitions (hereinafter referred to as quotes from the site Russian Billiard Sports Federation)

Table playing surface 3.55 x 1.77m

The height of the playing surface of the table above the floor level is 820 mm

Pocket size (width):

Corner 72 - 73 mm

Medium 82 - 83 mm

Limit inclination of the playing surface table relative to the horizon plane:

Longitudinal 0.5 mm

Transverse 0.25 mm"

and cues:

" Length 150 - 160 cm

Weight 650 - 700 g

Bar base diameter 28 - 30 mm

Sticker diameter 12 - 14 mm"

But these already vague figures are followed by a very lengthy note that leaves space for manufacturers to fly their already limitless fantasies:

".... At competitions in regional federations of billiard sports, tables, balls, cues and billiard room equipment that deviates from the declared standards. This is due to the search for new solutions in billiard sports and the lack of opportunities to purchase equipment from leading manufacturing firms on which the FBS is oriented.

In any case, installed and used billiard room equipment and fixtures should not cause damage to the halls, tables, participants and guests of the competition and, if possible, meet the standards.

It would seem that a certain discount is declared here specifically for regional federations that do not have budgets for the purchase of equipment that meets federal standards. But further, the site says that

"....Billiard tables and room dimensions may vary within 5-10 cm from the base dimensions. "

Plus or minus five, or even all ten centimeters! Draw your own conclusions....

And here are at least some of them:

All tables of more or less well-known manufacturers today can be considered standard. For example, despite the fact that “tens” on slate 38 mm and twelve-foot tables on slate 45 mm, the market leaders - RUPTUR and START - differ in the size of the playing field (295x147 and 284x142; 355x177 and 350x175, respectively), all these tables are officially considered "standard" and "approved everywhere". We know nothing about tables with even greater deviation from the "federated" tolerances.
Of these, all 12 foot (even on "thin" slate) - can be considered a priori admitted to any official competition.
When trying to fit one or another table size into a room, it is vital to consider different size plates used by manufacturers. You can not approach the issue of the required size of the billiard room "on the forehead", because in the end everything will depend on the length of the cue that is comfortable for the player.

Here we come to the most important thing.

Almost always, billiards sellers declare the required dimensions of the room, without even bothering to mention that the "official" standard size the cue at least has tolerances - from 150 to 160 cm, but in fact, a cue with a length of 170-175 cm can turn out to be comfortable for a tall person. 150 cm, rather than the "stock" 160 cm that are always present on kievnitsa in stores.

Therefore, the selection right size table in the existing room ceases to be a trivial task, clearly requiring the use of an individual approach to calculations.

In these calculations, it is required to introduce the swing parameter. When hitting a ball standing at the side, perpendicular to the side, the player (as a rule) pulls back the cue by 5-10 cm. Thus, in order to play comfortably with such a disposition, it is necessary to add these 5-10 cm to the formula.

Also, when boundary conditions are considered and the desired table fits into the room only a stretch, some compromise between table size and cue size has to be considered. Here you have to take into account such a parameter as the level of the player. If the player is a beginner - the game is "additional", somewhat shorter than the rest of the set, the cue is unlikely to cause displeasure. In such cases, it is the length of one of the cues that can be sacrificed, and not the size of the table. Another thing is when a player is used to his cue, which he has been playing for many years, and on which all the effectiveness of his game depends - then the situation is extremely complicated, and perhaps then you should think about a smaller table size.

So the tables of the minimum sizes of billiard rooms must be approached very carefully and carefully, paying attention to all the above factors and parameters, and starting from the parameters of the playing field specific model. It must always be remembered that the price of such an unfortunate mistake as incorrect choice the size of a billiard - playing on it is far beyond comfort.

Below, we offer you two tables of minimum sizes recommended by two main table manufacturers - START and RUPTUR factories..

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Swing, 160 cm cue for Pyramid (9-12 lbs), 145 cm cue for Pool (8 lbs Pyramid/Pool and 9 lbs for Pool) are included in room size calculations

Measurement of the pool room (American)

Measurement of the snooker room

If your billiard room is smaller right size 5-10 cm, you can use a shortened cue to hit from the edge of the board and a standard cue if the ball is at some distance from it in the playing field. This does not create difficulties, since, according to statistics, such “uncomfortable” positions of the ball happen no more than 5% per game.

You can also take measurements of the room yourself, using our advice.

The main parameter of the billiard table is the size of the playing field. The size of the playing field is considered to be the distance between two opposite sides of the table, and this distance is measured from the rubber side edges.

There are currently basic billiard games: American pool, Russian pyramid and snooker. For the Russian Pyramid, the size of the playing field should be from 6 to 12 English feet, and the length of the cue should be 160 cm. American pool is played on the field from 7 to 9 feet with a 145 cm long cue. The same cue size should be for playing snooker. When choosing a billiard table model, it is necessary to take into account that dimensions several billiard tables more sizes playing field. Therefore, when arranging a room for billiards, the dimensions of the game room must be calculated according to the formula.

Billiard room size must be at least the sum of two cue lengths, the size of the playing field and a few centimeters for a swing.

1. Room length = two cue lengths + pool table length.

2. Room width = two cue lengths + billiard table width.

10 cm are added to the obtained values ​​\u200b\u200bto provide some margin.

In addition, there is also a minimum size of a playroom and a comfortable size of a playroom. When calculating the minimum size, only the sum of the size of the playing field and the length of the cue is taken into account, and when calculating the comfortable size, the sum of the size of the billiard table and the length of the cue is taken, and 25-40 cm are added to it. swing.

If we are talking about billiard clubs or cafes in which several billiard tables should be located in one room, then it is recommended to arrange the tables so that between them there is a distance not less than the length of the cue. Very often in billiard rooms, apart from the billiard tables themselves, some other furniture is placed. The above formulas do not take this into account, therefore, for these purposes, it is necessary to provide additional area. Zones that do not fit a regular-sized cue are called "dead". The way out may be the use of cues in these areas, the dimensions of which are less than standard.

How to choose the right billiard table, what you should pay attention to when choosing a billiard table.

1. Which billiard table should I buy?

At the beginning, you need to understand what game you are interested in playing: Russian billiards (or); American pool; English snooker. Each game has its own features and rules. For example, the game of pool seems easier because it has large , but the rules of this game make it as interesting as it is difficult. The rules of the pool game require playing with only one white ball, the blow must be calculated in such a way as to bring the ball to the right place on the table, since you need to score either a certain group of balls or in the order of their numbers. Snooker is the hardest to play, the pockets are quite wide and the balls are small and harder to hit. In Russia, the most common game is Russian billiards. There is no need to be afraid of Russian billiards, in fact, Russian balls fall into the pockets quite simply, the main thing is to master the rack, learn how to hold the cue correctly, and you will enjoy playing Russian billiards.

IMPORTANT TIP: Before you buy a pool table for your home, try playing pool on different pool tables in all three games. Go to a billiard club, play, learn the rules, and then you will be able to understand which game you like best, and what is closer in spirit, then you will definitely make the right choice.

2. How to choose the right billiard table size?

When choosing, you need to build on the size of the room. In addition to the size of the billiards itself, you need to take into account the distance from the sides of the table to the walls of the room. To prevent the cue from hitting the wall when hit from the side, the length of the cue is taken into account. For different types games use cues of various lengths. For playing Russian billiards, the length of the cue is 160-165 cm, for playing pool and snooker 140-145 cm. If the table for Russian billiards is 8 feet or less, small balls are used, and therefore shorter cues, as for pool . From the side of the table for the Russian pyramid, you should retreat 165 cm, plus 15-20 cm, so that it does not rest against the wall itself and does not spoil the paintings hanging on it.

It is also worth considering the furniture and the space around the furniture (armchairs, sofa, table, bar counter).

IMPORTANT ADVICE: do not try to cram the largest billiards into the billiard room, it is better to consult with professionals and choose the most advantageous one for you. comfortable game billiards.

Attention: the sizes of billiard tables from different manufacturers may vary.

3. How much does billiards weigh and what does it affect.

In addition to the size of the billiard table, you need to consider its weight. The weight of a billiard table depends on the size of the table, on the design of the table, on the material of the table, on the material of the slab, on the thickness of the slab, on the design solution ...

For example, a professional billiard table with a size of 12F can weigh from 1200 kg to 1600 kg, depending on the manufacturer and the materials used in its production.

With a thinner stone, it can weigh 200-300 kg less than a professional thick stone table (see specification).

And finally, a 12F billiard table with a chipboard playing field will weigh 900 kg less than a professional table.

Billiard tables with a playing field made of laminated chipboard win a lot in price and do not require increased attention to the floors of the billiard room, but they lose in terms of the quality of the game itself. Balls on a chipboard surface will roll more slowly, and the vibration from rolling balls will make a loud hum. Over time, the surface can be deformed from exposure to aggressive environment, and the evenness of the playing field may not be ideal.

On a thick stone provide maximum level comfort. This is achieved through ideal flat surface and stability of the table structure. A table on a thick stone cannot be moved or give it any noticeable vibration. roll smoothly, quickly, silently.

Billiard tables on a thin stone (see specification) are not inferior in comfort, but win in weight and price.

IMPORTANT TIP: Pay attention to the thickness of the stone base for your pool table. The thicker the stone, the more stable the billiards. A massive plate is the key to a high-quality and comfortable game without flaws.

4. What are billiard tables made of?

In our age modern technologies, you can find billiard tables made from various artificial materials, up to the playing surface. Most often, this is due to the desire of manufacturers to reduce the cost of production and equipment for production. Such manufacturers practically do not leave anything natural and natural for the sake of cost reduction, or simply because of the inability to provide their production with high-quality raw materials and the necessary equipment.

There are not many manufacturers who use natural and traditional materials, which are supplied to us by nature itself (natural wood and a natural stone), fully meeting all the requirements for the production of billiard equipment, as this is associated with certain difficulties and costs.

Billiard tables from natural wood, can easily withstand repeated assembly and disassembly (in case of moving, rearrangement or resale), such tables always remain beautiful and pleasant.

Billiard tables from artificial material(MDF, veneer, etc.) quickly lose their appearance, chips, dents, and various deformations appear on them more often and faster. It is not recommended to disassemble and assemble such tables often, as the attachment points quickly fail.

Billiard tables on a metal frame have a lot of weight and good stability, but they lose in aesthetics. Such tables are completely hung with fake wood products. Low quality, or laminated chipboard and MDF, etc., which cover the metal frame and create a deceiving look wooden structure. In time everything decorative items, covering the metal frame, become loose, begin to dangle, lose their proportionality in relation to each other. For example, accidentally touching the leg, or the tsarga, you can see how it has moved or moved, this does not at all cause a pleasant impression. But at the same time, the design of the table itself will be strong and reliable, you definitely won’t move it from its place, even if you really want to.

Another thing billiard tables made of oak and ash! This is beauty, aesthetics, warmth, comfort, strength, reliability, prestige. It is a pleasure to play on such a table.

The latest developments in the production of an artificial playing field allow the production of fake diamond for billiards. Time has not yet verified the reliability of such stones, but at this stage, manufacturers have not yet achieved perfect surface artificial stone and it is difficult to say how such a playing field will behave in a few years.

OUR TIP: Pool tables made from artificial, surrogate materials cannot match the durability of natural wood tables. The so-called artificial stone is a novelty in billiard production and has been little studied. All its characteristics will be fully manifested only years later.

5. What are the prices for billiard tables?

There are not many factors that affect the price of a billiard table, but all these factors also affect the game itself. For example, at official billiards competitions you will not find tables with cheap Chinese cloth, on thin stone and vertical fastening of the boards, just as you will not find boards with bad rubber that does not meet special standards.

What you should pay attention to when buying a billiard table:

1. Plate material. The best and not yet surpassed in all respects is natural slate, or ardesite.
2. covering the playing field. The leader in the production of cloth is Belgium (). There are a lot of cloth manufacturers, and there are worthy manufacturers who are not inferior in quality to the Belgians, but their price is more expensive, and the quality is not better. Chinese analogs do not have the necessary quality for a professional and comfortable game, moreover, they fail very quickly, unable to withstand the load.
3. Side tires. The properties of rubber are very important when playing billiards. For example, for playing with small and light balls, rubber is used, which is not recommended when playing the Russian pyramid, since the weight and size of the balls are very different (see specification).
4. Pockets. Roll-out pockets are used for a more comfortable game; they are more expensive than regular nets, but can also be made of different material, which also affects the price of the table.
5. Support. The choice of support does not affect the game, here the question is about beauty and aesthetics, and, well, taste. The price also depends on the material.
6. Fastening boards to the playing field. Can be vertical or horizontal. It is not possible to make a horizontal fastening on a thin stone, therefore a thin stone is fastened only vertically. Thick stone can be fastened both vertically and horizontally, but vertical fastening is cheaper for the manufacturer, since fasteners do not need to be mounted in the slab, so some manufacturers fasten thick stone vertically to the slabs. It would seem that there is no difference, but in fact the difference is very large, and this difference affects both the game itself and the durability and practicality of the mount.

   To justify the use of a vertical mount, manufacturers draw ingenious schemes for the application of force at the moment the ball hits the side and give indistinct proof of the "reliability" of their design.

   Vertical mount in the billiard industry began to be used when the Americans invented their own game of pool, which requires tables small size and on thin stone. It is impossible to attach a board horizontally to a plate with a thickness of 25 mm or less. With light pool balls this is not a problem, but balls for Russian billiards already weigh 280 g or more. For such a load, the vertical fastening of the sides was not designed initially. Even in the production of snooker tables with the smallest billiard balls, the weight of which does not exceed 140 g, they did not come to a vertical fastening.

   A billiard table on a thick stone should be horizontal mount boards.

7. Table color. Some manufacturers produce tables for example with two colors, and shades or other colors for a fee, and painting time.
8. Accessories. Most manufacturers use Chinese fittings, while the alloy and quality of the metal remains in question, and of course the price is appropriate.

All of the above factors affect the price of a billiard table. Skillfully using these or those cunning tricks, some manufacturers reduce the cost of billiards, supposedly taking care of the buyer. “Here we will replace the tree with something simpler, there we will take a thinner stone, or even not a stone at all” - everything will do for an ignorant buyer. In fact, these "good" intentions often turn into complete disappointment.

IMPORTANT ADVICE: Pay attention to what exactly you buy. There are few parameters at the billiard table. Only the material of manufacture, the thickness of the stone, the fastening of the board and accessories (cloth, pockets, etc.) are added to the type of game and size. Be sure to carefully study the specification, compare characteristics and choose what in the best way suitable for you.

By the way, a thin stone is not bad, playing on tables with a thin stone is no worse than on a table with a thick stone, a non-professional will not notice the difference. It's just that the sides with vertical fastenings are afraid of increased load and they are not recommended to be installed in billiard establishments, well, the sides of such tables themselves have a different design and lose a little in beauty (this is a purely personal opinion).

Summarize:

All billiard games are good in their own way, a matter of taste.

Billiards loves free spaces, this must be taken into account.

The weight of a billiard table is of decisive importance.

billiards from natural materials more reliable in every sense.

The price of a billiard table depends not only on its size.

Billiard tables can be compared with a car - the purpose is the same, the properties are different.

The game called billiards has always been in demand and popularity. Now interest in it has reached its peak. In this regard, billiard tables began to be actively used not only in gambling establishments, but also in home interiors. Right choice This design will create comfort in the room, as well as provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy your favorite game at any time at your discretion. The billiard room, which is determined by the possible varieties of the game, is one of the main interior items in the homes of avid fans of this type of entertainment.

Nowadays, furniture markets are ready to offer a considerable number of varieties of such furniture. The billiard room, which should directly depend on your preferences, can become a stylish element of decor if desired. To do this, it is enough to give Special attention his choice. In particular, you need to look closely at the canvas, the material of construction and its appearance, organization of lighting.

Cloth

A billiard table, the dimensions of which, we repeat, play a major role, must also have high-quality cloth. The canvas must meet all your requirements. It should be understood that it is it that determines the overall gameplay itself.

One of the most interesting options will be the choice of woolen cloth. Of course, a billiard table, the dimensions of which can be impressive, in this case will be quite expensive, and not every person can afford such a purchase. However, as it turns out in practice, there are much more advantages.

But you should not choose wool only because of its high performance. You should be extremely comfortable playing on this cloth. That is why, if you are used to playing at a slow pace, so that the balls roll slowly, in this case, woolen cloth will not work at all. This is explained very simply. Wool has practically no resistance, so the game turns out to be active.

It is also worth paying attention to the rubberized base for those who are accustomed to a measured gameplay. It is worth remembering that it is this material that is the main one in most gambling establishments.

Table Care

A special role is given to the cleanliness of the surface of the cloth, as well as the entire table as a whole. The problem is that the operation is carried out quite often, and this leads to surface contamination. You need to clean the table and remove dust regularly. This is the only way to ensure durability and proper quality of use.

However, the surface should not be washed every day. This can backfire, which, of course, will be a bad option. For care, you should use special brushes. They can be purchased at a specialized store. They provide proper care, allowing you not to spoil the surface of the cloth. It is necessary to clean the pockets for the balls themselves. There is often enough dirt.

If desired, you can purchase or sew a special table cover. It will remove most of the contaminants. Billiard tables, the sizes and prices of which depend on many factors, will last a long time, provided correct operation and proper care.

Dimensions

Billiard tables, the sizes and prices of which are interrelated concepts, are selected in accordance with the dimensions of the room where they will be located. That is why you should remember the most popular options. Among them are the following:

1. The size of the table is 2.14 meters. This suggests that the room should be at least 4.2 meters wide and 5.22 long. The cost of such a design will be from 45 thousand rubles.
2. The size of the table is 2.44 meters. It should be understood that in this case, the minimum width of the room will be 4.32 meters, and the length - 5.4. The price will be at least 60 thousand rubles.
3. The size of the table is 2.74 meters. These dimensions indicate the need to have a room at least 4.5 meters wide and 5.7 meters long. The cost of the table will be from 70 thousand rubles.

It should be understood that the prices are approximate. If you plan to purchase quality construction, then the cost will be much higher.

These types are the most popular for furniture such as billiard tables. The dimensions of the room should not be adjusted to a specific table. The opposite should happen. If a person plans to place a structure in small room, you should not choose a large-sized option. Another possible option can be This table have impressive dimensions.

In general, the dimensions are determined extremely simply. Measuring 2.54 meters long and 1.74 meters wide, the 9 foot billiard table is considered to be one of the best choices for both home and gaming environments. Amateurs can choose a table with a length of about 2.15 meters, if the game is not of a professional nature.

Russian billiards

The dimensions of the Russian billiard table most often cause problems when choosing. The best option will be at least 3.55 meters long. In this case, the dimensions of the room must be appropriate: more than 5 meters wide and 7 meters long. The color for the cloth is chosen green, and the cue ball is usually decorated in red or yellow tint. The price of such a table depends on the materials used in its manufacture, and varies from 60 to 280 thousand rubles.

Board

It should be understood that the external attractiveness of the table is not at all a guarantee of its durability, strength and reliability. During the selection, special attention should be paid to the board. This will avoid multiple nuances and shortcomings of operation.

Most people are convinced that the best option will become exclusively a wooden board. However, in reality this is not the case. For a billiard table, preference should be given to such material as slate. The thickness is usually no more than 20-30 centimeters. This is enough to ensure proper reliability and durability.

conclusions

Surely every person will be pleased to acquire such a design as a billiard table. This will allow you to enjoy your favorite game whenever you want. Careful selection of this piece of furniture will provide exciting moments of life, and will also make interesting design premises. It is worth taking a closer look at interior items, as well as multiple accessories. This will make the room attractive.