Ping-Pong Table Dimensions and the Room You Need

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Ping-Pong Table Dimensions and the Room You Need

A regulation ping-pong table is 2.74 m long, 1.525 m wide and 76 cm high, with a net 15.25 cm tall. For relaxed play at home, allow a room of about 5.5 x 3.3 m. If you have less space, a compact table of 180 or 220 cm that doubles as a dining table is the practical answer.

What are the official ping-pong table dimensions?

Measurement Metric Imperial
Length 2.74 m 9 ft
Width 1.525 m 5 ft
Height of playing surface 76 cm 2 ft 6 in
Net height 15.25 cm 6 in

These are the dimensions set by the International Table Tennis Federation, summarised on Wikipedia's table tennis page.

How much room do you need for a ping-pong table?

Add about 1.4 m behind each end and 0.9 m at each side for comfortable home play.

Table length Table size Comfortable room size
274 cm (regulation) 2.74 x 1.525 m About 5.5 x 3.3 m
220 cm (compact) Check product page for width About 5.0 m long
180 cm (small) Check product page for width About 4.6 m long

Competitive players stand further back and need more depth. For family games, the figures above are enough.

Can a ping-pong table be used as a dining table?

Yes, if it is designed for it. A regulation table is 76 cm high, which is within the normal range for dining tables. Design ping-pong tables add a solid top, a removable net and legs that look like furniture, so the table earns its floor space all day.

Three design ping-pong tables that double as furniture

These tables are made to order, so check the delivery time on each product page. See them all in our ping-pong collection.

Spider Ping Pong Table by Fas Pendezza

Spider Ping Pong Table / Office Table

An Italian table from Fas Pendezza that converts to an office table. From €1,750

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You and Me 220 ping-pong and dining table by RS Barcelona

220 You & Me Ping-Pong Table / Dining Table

The 220 cm RS Barcelona table and one of our bestsellers. From €3,993

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You and Me 180 ping-pong and dining table by RS Barcelona

180 You & Me Ping-Pong Table / Dining Table

The smallest You & Me, at 180 cm, for flats and smaller dining rooms. From €4,961

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For a closer look at the 220, read our You & Me 220 ping-pong table buying guide. Planning a full game room? Our pool table room size chart does the same job for pool.

Frequently asked questions

How big is a ping-pong table in feet?

9 ft long, 5 ft wide and 2 ft 6 in high.

Is a smaller ping-pong table still fun to play on?

Yes. A 180 or 220 cm table plays faster and suits family games, though it is not regulation size.

How high is a ping-pong table?

76 cm from the floor to the playing surface.


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