How To Measure Pool Table Bumpers. How to measure a pool table. Always measure the width as it is easier to handle and measure from the upper part of the rail.
Open the tape measure and place the end of the tape measure at the edge of the cushion of the pool table. Measure from tip of bumper to tip of bumper across the width of your pool table to find your table size. Cover the pool table with the new felt.
Roll a ball against the rails of your pool table.
Work your way to the edges. Don’t measure under the cushion or inside the pocket. Some pool table manufacturers try to keep prices down by opting for cheaper rails. The length is typically double the width, but if it makes you feel better you can measure lengthwise, too.