Table Tennis Room Size, Court and Table Dimensions

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Do you know what table tennis room size dimensions you need to have?
It's probably more than you think...
Compared to most other sports, the minimum size

requirements for playing table tennis are relatively small.
Therefore the game can be played almost anywhere.
But just because you can play table tennis in small
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spaces, it doesn't mean that you should.

Ideally, table tennis should be played in a dedicated
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space with appropriate facilities permanently available.

However, that's not always possible.
The main factor in determining what table tennis room size you'll need will be the standard / level
of competition being played.
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So let's take a look at the various room sizes required for different standards / levels of table
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These are the minimum size dimensions you'll need for the playing area (this means the area
required for one table tennis table), based on the standard of competition being played...
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14m x7m (46 feet x 23 feet)
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12m x 6m (40 feet x 20 feet)

National league / Representative matches
10m x 5m (33 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
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9m x 5m (30 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
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Recreational play / Coaching

8.5m x 4m (28 feet x 13 feet)
Of course, if you want to play table tennis at home

you could use any space that will accommodate a table
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tennis table.
However, any area smaller than the recommended size
of 8.5m x 4m (28 feet x 13 feet) will mean that you'll
be restricted in either the type of strokes you can use
and/or your style of play.
But remember, the idea is to HAVE FUN, so if you've
only got a restricted space available but you still want
to play, just adapt your style.
Here's a reminder of the table tennis table size dimensions...

9 feet (2.74m) long,
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5 feet (1.525m) wide and

2 feet 6 inches (76cm) high
... and the net is
6 feet (1.83m) long and

6 inches (15.25 cm) high.
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Of course, the size dimensions of the playing area are very important, but something
else that's often overlooked is...
Lighting
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Uniform lighting over the whole of the playing area is essential.
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In my experience, lots of venues which are used for table tennis don't have any specialist
lighting.
Instead, they rely solely on general room lighting which is just not good enough. Consequently,
many venues are too dark.
The minimum light intensity over the whole of the playing surface (measured at the table
surface height) and the clear height from the floor to the light should be as follows:
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1,000 lux
5m (16 feet 6 inches) above the floor
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Other International and National tournaments

750 - 1,000 lux
4m (13 feet) above the floor
National league / Representative matches
500 lux
Local league / Local tournaments
500 lux
Recreational play / Coaching
300 lux
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For some players though, something even more important than the table tennis room
size and good lighting is the...
Type of floor and/or floor covering

A good floor and/or floor covering is of paramount importance and, as your standard of play
increases, it'll probably become your number one priority.
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Whatever type of flooring you have, the most important

criteria is that it's non-slip, because players have to be
able to move rapidly and re-position their feet without
slipping.
The floor must also be smooth and level and able to
support the weight of the table tennis table and the
players.
Wooden semi-sprung floors provide the best surface
whereas solid concrete and carpeted floors are totally
unsuitable.
The flooring must also provide a good contrast between
the table top surface and the surrounding areas, both
for the benefit of the players and the spectators, so it
should be non-reflective.
All the top international table tennis tournaments now
use specialist sports flooring such as Taraflex made by
French company Gerflor.
The reddish colour of this flooring, together with blue
tables, provides a fantastic setting for table tennis.
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However, it's also important that you have the right...
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Room Temperature
The ideal room temperature is 15-20C with a relative
humidity of 40-50%.
It's also important that there's adequate ventilation because
any condensation will make the floor slippery and will cause
the ball to slide off your racket if you're using reverse rubber.
If there are any air conditioning units, you'll also need to
ensure that they don't cause any air currents which will deflect
the flight of the ball.
Spectators' comfort should also be considered, but obviously
the playing conditions take priority.
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And don't forget about the...
Wall Colour
The colour of the walls is important because the players need a good contrast between the floor,
table and wall colours.
They should be non-reflective and painted with a dark colour up to a height of at least 2.5m (8
feet).
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Above 2.5m the walls should be painted a lighter colour

so that you get maximum benefit from the lighting.
Also, if there are any windows or other external light
sources, they'll need to be covered up.
by courtesy of the ITTF
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And, what if your table tennis room size is capable of being a...
Multi-table venue
If you're using a table tennis room size that can accommodate multiple tables, they should be
arranged side by side rather than long ways.
For example, within a badminton court you can get four tables side by side. This provides
enough room for recreational play or coaching...
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Ideally, you should also have a gangway so that you can easily access each court without the
need to disturb the other courts.
For more information about different table layouts, see my article here.
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If you're using more than one table you'll also need some...
Table Tennis Barriers

Barriers between your table tennis tables will be very useful to stop the ball from straying too far
and minimise interruptions from other tables.
However, these table tennis barriers must be collapsable rather than solid, so that they won't
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harm any player who runs into them.

Ideally they should be about 1.5m (5 feet) long and 75cm (2
feet 6 inches) high and should completely enclose the playing
area.
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colours are allowed? When can you change your racket? Find out here...
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What happens if you touch or move the table? Find out here...
When is the ball in or out?

What do the table tennis rules say about the ball hitting the white lines, net or
edges of the table? Is the ball in or out? Find out here...
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the same. However, for doubles play there are a few subtle variations. Read them
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