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lindelof lindelof Asked 6 years ago

How large should be the table for the game?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Lindelof,

The table dimensions are:

9ft long by 5ft wide and 2ft 6in high. Or in metric 2.74m by 1.525m and 76cm high.

You can find these in the table tennis rules brochure we have in our Free Downloads section. 


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