Example billiard table light layouts for standard table sizes, from 6 ft × 3 ft up to full size 12 ft × 6 ft, using one or two lights. Each example links to lights of the same length.
6 ft × 3 ft7 ft × 3 ft 6 in8 ft × 4 ft9 ft × 4 ft 6 in12 ft × 6 ftChoosing a light
Table size
6 ft × 3 ft tables
Smaller tables suit a single 2 or 3 lamp light.
6 ft × 3 ft table with a single 3 lamp 820mm light
6 ft × 3 ft table with a single 3 lamp 935mm light
6 ft × 3 ft table with a single 2 lamp 808mm light
Table size
7 ft × 3 ft 6 in tables
A single 3 lamp light covers a 7 foot table.
7 ft × 3 ft 6 in table with a single 3 lamp 820mm light
7 ft × 3 ft 6 in table with a single 3 lamp 935mm light
Table size
8 ft × 4 ft tables
One long light, two smaller lights, or a large braced plumbing pipe light.
8 ft × 4 ft table with a single 4 lamp 1230mm light
8 ft × 4 ft table with a single drop 3 lamp 1253mm light
8 ft × 4 ft table with two 2 lamp 808mm lights
8 ft × 4 ft table with a single 1840mm braced plumbing pipe light
Table size
9 ft × 4 ft 6 in tables
An extra long 4 lamp light or a braced plumbing pipe light.
9 ft × 4 ft 6 in table with a single 4 lamp 1536mm light
9 ft × 4 ft 6 in table with a single 3 lamp 1840mm braced plumbing pipe light
Table size
12 ft × 6 ft full size tables
Full size tables usually need two lights, or one large braced plumbing pipe light.
12 ft × 6 ft table with two 4 lamp 1536mm lights
12 ft × 6 ft table with a single 3 lamp braced plumbing pipe light
12 ft × 6 ft table with two 4 lamp 1250mm full size cross lights
Planning
Choosing the right billiard table light
We are often asked how to order lighting for various size billiard tables. This is a complex issue that relates to the table size and the room height as well as the specific requirement for lighting.
If your lighting requirement is largely for decorative effect then a single 3 or 4 light version with your choice of shade will work fine.
For more serious billiards play, where lighting is an important factor, a solid metal reflector shade hung closer to the table, with the light spread more evenly over the table, is advisable, perhaps using two lights over a larger table.
The examples above show standard billiard table sizes where one or two lights are used to spread the light. If you have the ceiling height, the larger braced plumbing pipe light may work best.
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