9 Foot Pool Table: Dimensions, Room Size and Best Tables
A 9 foot pool table has a playing surface of 100 x 50 inches, held to within 1/8 inch on a tournament table. Outside, real 9 footers measure about 110 to 115 inches long and 60 to 65 inches wide, weigh 1,000 pounds or more in slate, and need a room about 14 x 18 feet with standard cues.
It's the size professional pool is played on, and it's the one size every maker agrees on. This page has the full dimensions in inches, feet and centimeters, the room and floor you need, what a good 9 footer costs, and the tables worth a place on your shortlist.
9 foot pool table dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Feet | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playing surface (cushion nose to cushion nose) | 100 x 50 | 8 ft 4 in x 4 ft 2 in | 254 x 127 cm |
| WPA tolerance | Plus or minus 1/8 | Plus or minus 3.2 mm | |
| Bed height, floor to cloth | 29-1/4 to 31 | About 2.5 ft | 74.3 to 78.7 cm |
| Height to rail top, typical | 32 | 2 ft 8 in | 81 cm |
| Outside length, real tables | 110.5 to 115 | 9 ft 2 in to 9 ft 7 in | 2.81 to 2.92 m |
| Outside width, real tables | 60.5 to 65 | 5 ft to 5 ft 5 in | 1.54 to 1.65 m |
| Distance between diamonds | 12-1/2 | 31.75 cm | |
| Corner pocket mouth (WPA) | 4.5 to 4.625 | 11.4 to 11.8 cm | |
| Side pocket mouth (WPA) | 5 to 5.125 | 12.7 to 13.0 cm |
The playing surface and tolerances are from the World Pool-Billiard Association's equipment specifications. The outside sizes come from four tables you can buy:
| Table | Outside size | Weight listed |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Glenwood 9 ft | 110.5 x 60.5 x 32 in | Not listed |
| Diamond Professional 9 ft | 114 x 64 x 32 in | 1,200 lb |
| Predator Apex 9 ft | 115 x 65 x 32 in | About 1,168 lb |
| Brunswick Gold Crown VII 9 ft | 115-1/8 x 65-1/8 in | Not listed |
So a 9 footer is not 9 feet long, exactly; it's a little over 9 feet outside and a little over 8 feet of cloth. The rails and apron make up the rest, which is why outside sizes vary by up to five inches while the playfield never does. For every size from 6 to 9 feet, see pool table sizes explained.
How wide is a 9 foot pool table?
The playing surface is 50 inches wide. The whole table is about 60.5 to 65 inches wide, or roughly 5 feet to 5 feet 5 inches, depending on how wide the rails are.
For getting it into the house, the assembled width hardly matters. Slate tables arrive in pieces and are built in the room, so what has to fit through the doors is each slate section, the rails and the frame. Ask the installer how big the largest piece is before delivery day, especially if there are stairs.
Room size for a 9 foot table
| Cue length | Brunswick minimum | Exact two-cue math |
|---|---|---|
| 58 in (standard) | 14 x 18 ft | 13 ft 10 in x 18 ft |
| 52 in | 12.5 x 16.5 ft | 12 ft 10 in x 17 ft |
| 48 in | 12 x 16 ft | 12 ft 2 in x 16 ft 4 in |
Plan from the 58 inch row. Brunswick's short-cue figures for the 9 footer come in under the straight math, so a room built to them will pinch more shots than you'd expect. Diamond asks for even more for its Professional: 15.5 x 19 feet. At WPA events the rule is 6 feet from the outside of the rail to any obstacle.
If the room clears 13.5 x 17.5 but not 14 x 18, an oversize or pro 8 (46 x 92 inches) fits and plays closer to a 9 than a home 8 does; the trade is laid out in 8 ft vs 9 ft. Posts, doors, chairs and ceilings are covered in how much room you need for a pool table.
Weight and the floor
A slate 9 footer weighs roughly 1,000 to 1,300 pounds, and most of that is the slate. Diamond lists its 9 foot Professional at 1,200 pounds and Predator lists the Apex at about 1,168.
A basement slab handles that without a thought. Upper floors in a code-built house usually can too, since the weight spreads over the table's footprint; our pool table upstairs page walks through the numbers. Getting the slate up the stairs is the harder part, and it's a job for billiard movers. More weights by size are in how much a pool table weighs.
Who should buy a 9 footer
Buy one if the room clears 14 x 18 feet, you play regularly and you want to get better. Long shots on a 100 inch bed expose a crooked stroke, speed control matters more, and pattern play opens up because there's room to plan. Practice on a 9 and a 7 foot bar box feels roomy.
Skip it if the table is mostly for family and casual guests, or if the room only fits it with short cues along a wall. An 8 footer with a full stroke on every side is the better table in that room.
What separates a good 9 footer from a big one
A 9 foot table magnifies every flaw: a dip in the bed or a dead cushion matters more when the ball travels farther. Check these before you compare cabinets.
Slate
The WPA asks tournament tables for slate at least one inch thick in three equal pieces, leveled so the joints sit within .005 inch of each other. Most quality 9 footers follow that. Brunswick's Gold Crown VII uses 30 mm Brazilian slate, a little thicker than an inch. Predator's Apex is the notable exception: it uses a single 25 mm piece, which Predator says flips into a cart for setup. A one-piece bed has no seams, but it's a specialist install.
Cushions
Look for a named rubber and profile. Brunswick fits the Gold Crown VII with K-55 profile cushions made by Artemis, and Predator lists K55 Pro Speed on the Apex. The WPA test is simple: a ball shot firmly from the head spot through the foot spot should travel at least four to four and a half table lengths. Our cushion guide explains what dead rails feel like.
Pockets
Pocket size changes the game more than anything else on a 9 footer. The WPA calls for 4.5 to 4.625 inch corners. Predator cuts the Apex tighter, at 4.25 inch corners and 4.92 inch sides. Brunswick's Glenwood is cut at 5 inch corners and 5.5 inch sides, and the Gold Crown VII offers corners from 4 to 4.75 inches. Tight pockets are great practice and frustrating for guests; pick on purpose.
Leveling and cloth
Tournament-grade tables now advertise leveling systems you can adjust without pulling the rails (Predator lists 28 points). Whatever the table, ask for worsted cloth; napped felt slows a 9 footer down noticeably. See pool table felt.
What a 9 foot pool table costs
New 9 footers are mostly sold by dealers and makers, and they start higher than 8 footers. In Brunswick's store today, 9 foot tables run from about $5,000 for the Glenwood to $18,250 for the Birmingham, with the Gold Crown VII in between. Brunswick charges an $899 shipping and handling fee that includes delivery and installation by an authorized installer, so ask every seller what their price includes.
None of the slate tables in our Amazon picks come in 9 feet. Used 9 footers from known makers are where the savings are, if you budget for professional moving and new cloth; see used pool table prices and how to buy a used pool table. General price tiers are in how much a pool table costs.
The 9 foot tables worth shortlisting
Brunswick's Gold Crown is the name most players picture. The current Gold Crown VII has a steel base frame, aluminum rails with a soft-touch surface, 30 mm slate, K-55 cushions and a ball return gully, and Brunswick sells it in 8 and 9 feet. The earlier Gold Crown VI 9 foot was listed as out of stock today. Older Gold Crowns turn up used; dating a Brunswick by serial number helps you price one.
Diamond's Professional 9 foot plays on 100 x 50 inches of play, 114 x 64 outside, 1,200 pounds. Predator's Apex 9 is the newest of the three, with its one-piece slate, tight pockets and Predator's claim as the official table of the Pro Billiard Series. For a dealer-sold 9 footer at a lower price, Brunswick's Glenwood uses one-inch slate and SuperSpeed cushions.
How the big makers compare is in Diamond vs Brunswick and best pool table brands.
Delivery and setup
Use a billiard installer. Setting a 9 foot bed means leveling the frame, then shimming the slate until the seams are flush, filling them, and stretching cloth tight over 100 inches of bed. It's the same job as on an 8 footer with heavier pieces and less margin. If you're curious how it's done, read how to set up a pool table, and recheck level after the first few weeks using how to level a pool table.
Sources
- WPA Recommended Equipment Specifications (playing surface, bed height, slate, cushions, pockets, sights, event spacing)
- Brunswick Billiards: room size requirements
- Diamond Billiards Professional specs
- Predator Apex 9 ft Professional specs
- Brunswick Gold Crown VII 9 ft
- Brunswick Glenwood 9 ft
Our picks
Links open the current selection and price on Amazon so you can compare real reviews before buying.
Brunswick Gold Crown
The classic professional tableThe current Gold Crown VII pairs 30 mm slate with a steel base, aluminum rails and K-55 cushions, and lets you pick corner pockets from 4 to 4.75 inches. Older Gold Crowns are worth a look used if the slate is sound and you budget for a pro move.
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Diamond Professional 9-Foot
Diamond's flagship 9 footerDiamond lists 100 x 50 inches of play inside a 114 x 64 inch cabinet, at 1,200 pounds. Diamond asks for a 15.5 x 19 foot room, more than most, so measure twice.
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Predator Apex 9-Foot
Tight pockets and modern designOne-piece 25 mm Brazilian slate, K55 Pro Speed cushions, 4.25 inch corner pockets and a 28-point leveling system. Predator calls it the official table of the Pro Billiard Series. Expect a specialist install.
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Rasson Victory II Plus
A tournament alternativeRasson's tournament 9 footer is another name you'll meet when shopping pro tables. We couldn't confirm its current specs from the maker today, so ask the dealer for slate thickness, cushion profile and pocket size before you compare it.
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VINTORKY Brass Cross Bridge Stick
Reaching across 100 inches of clothOn a 9 footer even tall players need the bridge for shots in the middle of the table. The brass cross head unscrews and fits in a pocket or cue case, so it doesn't need its own rack spot.
Check price on AmazonFrequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 9 foot pool table?
The playing surface is 100 x 50 inches (254 x 127 cm). The whole table usually measures about 110.5 to 115 inches long, 60.5 to 65 inches wide and about 32 inches high to the rail top.
How big is a 9 foot pool table in feet?
The playing surface is 8 feet 4 inches by 4 feet 2 inches. Outside, a 9 footer is roughly 9 feet 2 inches to 9 feet 7 inches long and 5 feet to 5 feet 5 inches wide.
How wide is a 9 foot pool table?
The playing surface is 50 inches wide. Including the rails, most 9 foot tables are about 60.5 to 65 inches wide.
How tall is a 9 foot pool table?
The cloth should sit 29.25 to 31 inches off the floor under the WPA spec. Spec sheets usually list about 32 inches, which is the height to the top of the rail.
How much room do you need for a 9 foot pool table?
About 14 x 18 feet with standard 58 inch cues, per Brunswick. Diamond asks for 15.5 x 19 feet for its Professional. Short cues reduce the figure, but plan from the full-cue number.
How much does a 9 foot pool table weigh?
A slate 9 footer weighs roughly 1,000 to 1,300 pounds. Diamond lists its 9 foot Professional at 1,200 pounds and Predator lists the Apex 9 at about 1,168.
Is a 9 foot pool table regulation size?
Yes. The WPA's 9 foot table, with a 100 x 50 inch playing surface held to 1/8 inch, is the tournament standard, and major professional events are played on 9 footers.
How much does a 9 foot pool table cost?
In Brunswick's store, 9 foot tables run from about 5,000 to over 18,000 dollars, plus delivery and installation. Used tables from known makers cost less but need professional moving.
Is a 9 foot table worth it over an 8 foot?
If the room clears 14 x 18 feet and you play to improve, yes. If the room is closer to 13 x 17 or the table is mainly for guests, an 8 footer or a pro 8 is the better buy.
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