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[celticnoel]

Ok, so ive tried the search bar with no joy, looking to calculate how many players can sit around my 7ftx3.5ft table. Ive got a buyer but he wants to seat 9 players i feel this will be a bit of an ask with a 7 footer. I know theres a way to calculate but cant figure it out, any help appreciated cheers.

 

[Forty4]

@justsomedude or search for cup holder placement

 

[WedgeRock]

7 foot by 3.5 foot table.

Each straight away is seven feet total length less 2 half circles with a radius of 1.75 feet = 7 - (2x1.75) = 7 - 3.5 = 3.5. Straight aways are 3.5 feet each, so 7 feet combined.

Now add the circumference of the two half circles at the ends, which is the same as one circle with a diameter of 3.5 feet. The formula for circumference is π x 3.5 = ~11 feet.

So your total perimeter is ~ 18 feet or 216 inches. For 9 players, that's 24 inches of rail space per player, which is more than comfy.

 

[celticnoel]

7 foot by 3.5 foot table.

Each straight away is seven feet total length less 2 half circles with a radius of 1.75 feet = 7 - (2x1.75) = 7 - 3.5 = 3.5. Straight aways are 3.5 feet each, so 7 feet combined.

Now add the circumference of the two half circles at the ends, which is the same as one circle with a diameter of 3.5 feet. The formula for circumference is π x 3.5 = ~11 feet.

So your total perimeter is ~ 18 feet or 216 inches. For 9 players, that's 24 inches of rail space per player, which is more than comfy.

Cheers mate much appreciated!

 

[BGinGA]

7 foot by 3.5 foot table.

Each straight away is seven feet total length less 2 half circles with a radius of 1.75 feet = 7 - (2x1.75) = 7 - 3.5 = 3.5. Straight aways are 3.5 feet each, so 7 feet combined.

Now add the circumference of the two half circles at the ends, which is the same as one circle with a diameter of 3.5 feet. The formula for circumference is π x 3.5 = ~11 feet.

So your total perimeter is ~ 18 feet or 216 inches. For 9 players, that's 24 inches of rail space per player, which is more than comfy.

Teach a man to fish!

 

[bsdunbar1]

7 foot by 3.5 foot table.

Each straight away is seven feet total length less 2 half circles with a radius of 1.75 feet = 7 - (2x1.75) = 7 - 3.5 = 3.5. Straight aways are 3.5 feet each, so 7 feet combined.

Now add the circumference of the two half circles at the ends, which is the same as one circle with a diameter of 3.5 feet. The formula for circumference is π x 3.5 = ~11 feet.

So your total perimeter is ~ 18 feet or 216 inches. For 9 players, that's 24 inches of rail space per player, which is more than comfy.

 

[WedgeRock]

The math is simple. Its just remembering the formulas from Geometry in 10th grade.

(Thanks for the assist, Google.)

But... Lets make it easy for the next guy. I guess the formula for figuring out the rail space per player on a standard oval is:

((2x (L-W)) + (π x W))/N

Where:
L = Overall length of table, in inches
W = Overall width of table, in inches
N = Number of players

 

[Poker Zombie]

It is also important to make note of leg placement. A pedistal table is no issue, but a table with legs may interfere with actual player placement.

 

[MaxB]

The math is simple. Its just remembering the formulas for Geometry in 10th grade.

Can you tell me how many players can fit on my table?

 

[WedgeRock]

It is also important to make note of leg placement. A pedistal table is no issue, but a table with legs may interfere with actual player placement.

True,

Also, because of the pie-shaped nature of rounded edges, the people sitting there may have the same 24" of rail space, but they have far less felt in front of them up to the betting line.

 

[WedgeRock]

Can you tell me how many players can fit on my table?

Zero.

Math here.

 

[justsomedude]

Ok, so ive tried the search bar with no joy, looking to calculate how many players can sit around my 7ftx3.5ft table. Ive got a buyer but he wants to seat 9 players i feel this will be a bit of an ask with a 7 footer. I know theres a way to calculate but cant figure it out, any help appreciated cheers.

7 foot by 3.5 foot table.

Each straight away is seven feet total length less 2 half circles with a radius of 1.75 feet = 7 - (2x1.75) = 7 - 3.5 = 3.5. Straight aways are 3.5 feet each, so 7 feet combined.

Now add the circumference of the two half circles at the ends, which is the same as one circle with a diameter of 3.5 feet. The formula for circumference is π x 3.5 = ~11 feet.

So your total perimeter is ~ 18 feet or 216 inches. For 9 players, that's 24 inches of rail space per player, which is more than comfy.

@WedgeRock nailed it.

My 2-cents... I use 24.5" spacing for "comfy" play. But an 84"x42" table can certainly fit 9 players comfortably. You can even squeeze in a 10th player in a pinch.

Here's my perimeter spreadsheet calculator for standard-oval poker table sizes. Your 7'x3.5' table size is highlighted.

PS: We played 10-handed for a few hours on my 84"x44" table last week. We were squeezed in until one player busted out, but it worked. 8-9 players is really what it's meant for...

 

[BGinGA]

And fwiw, I prefer a minimum of 22" per player, although 18" each can be temporarily tolerated for mostly skinny people.

 

[Coyote]

I would (or your client could) like it more round-ish, i.e. 120x200cm or even 122x203cm (48x80in).
Indeed, the table perimeter ideally required per player is 24in (61cm), if American, or 60cm if European

You always find the round perimeter by multiplying the circle's diameter (2X radius) by 3.14.
Then you add the length of the straight part, two times obviously, to find the (oval) table's total perimeter, and divide by the number of players.

 

[Beakertwang]

Can you tell me how many players can fit on my table?

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This gave me a good laugh. Thanks!

 

[One Eyed Dollar]

I've been trying to get the acronym PPP (Perimeter Per Player) to catch on. You down with PPP? Yeah you know me!

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

And fwiw, I prefer a minimum of 22" per player, although 18" each can be temporarily tolerated for mostly skinny people.

What is this skinny person thing you are talking about. All my group are over 50 now. Skinny is a distant memory.

 

[BGinGA]

Can you tell me how many players can fit on my table?

I'd guess about 15 max, unless you're doing social distancing.

 

[BGinGA]

I've been trying to get the acronym PPP (Perimeter Per Player) to catch on. You down with PPP? Yeah you know me!

I use LSP.... Linear Space per Player.

 

[EnjoyLife]

I have had 10 players on my 7 foot table before. Depends on the type of chairs that you use and if the players are also linebackers on a football team or not.

 

[JScott]

as a guy designing his first custom table, this was insanely helpful. Thanks @WedgeRock