How do you properly measure a pool table?

Question

I am going to sell my pool table but I have no idea how to measure it to give the size. Outside the rails? Middle of the pockets? Inside the bumpers? HELP!

Answer 1

There are 4 common sizes.  3.5 x 7 (barbox), 4 X 8 (normal home table), 4.25 X 8.5, and 4.5 X 9 (tournament tables) and I believe that's the measurment of the inside rails.

Answer 2

with a measuring tape

Answer 3

i believe that it is from inside bumper to inside bumper.

Answer 4

use mearsuring tape

Answer 5

I would think you would measure it like you would a tv.