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Golf simulator requirements chart: every number in one place
The reference tables behind our room-fit calculator - ceiling, width, depth, launch monitor placement and screen size. One page, no fluff.
Last updated: July 2026 · Compiled per our methodology from manufacturer guidance and major simulator retailers. Free to cite with attribution - link to this page.
What ceiling height do you need for your height?
The limiting point is the highest club-arc point - usually the follow-through - plus 6–9 inches of clearance, not your standing height.
| Player height | Full swing (driver) | Workable (feels tight) | Irons-only floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under ~5'8" | 9.0 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.0 ft |
| ~5'8"–6'0" | 9.5 ft | 9.0 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Over ~6'0" | 10.0 ft | 9.5 ft | 9.0 ft |
Below the irons-only floor, full swings are out - but a launch monitor still works for chipping and putting data. Details: ceiling height guide.
How much room width does each setup need?
| Setup | Comfortable | Workable | Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both-handed (RH + LH play) | 15 ft+ | 13–15 ft | Not both-handed |
| Single-handed, centred | 12 ft+ | 10–12 ft (offset tee) | No safe swing arc |
What does your room depth allow?
| Total depth | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 18 ft+ | Recommended | Full flight reading, any launch monitor class |
| 15–18 ft | Solid | Comfortable with side camera; radar getting tight |
| 12–15 ft | Tight | Side camera only; 10 ft ball-to-screen just preserved |
| Under 12 ft | No | Cannot keep the 10 ft ball-to-screen safety minimum |
A short-throw projector does not buy back ball-to-screen distance - that 10 ft is about ball ricochet safety, not image size.
Where does each launch monitor need to sit?
| Class | Examples | Space demand | Ceiling demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side-placed camera | SkyTrak ST MAX, Bushnell Launch Pro, Foresight GC3 | ~0 ft behind ball | None (floor unit) |
| Behind-ball radar | Garmin R10, FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | 6–10 ft behind ball → 17–20 ft total | None (floor unit) |
| Overhead mounted | Uneekor EYE XO, Trackman iO | Room depth ≥16 ft advised | 9.5–10 ft |
What screen width does your room support?
Rule of thumb from the calculator: screen width ≈ room width − 2 ft, floored at 8 ft and capped at 12 ft. A 12 ft room supports a ~10 ft screen; anything past 14 ft of width supports the full 12 ft. Aspect and throw details: impact screen size guide.
What is the verdict for common room sizes?
Assumes an average-height player (~5'8"–6'0"), single-sided setup. Run your exact room through the calculator - it adjusts for player height and handedness.
| Room (D × W × H) | Verdict | The constraint |
|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 × 8 ft | ❌ No | Depth under 12 ft breaks ball-to-screen safety |
| 12 × 12 × 9 ft | ⚠️ Tight | Side camera only; ceiling workable, not comfortable |
| 13 × 11 × 8 ft | ⚠️ Irons only | 8 ft ceiling caps the swing; data practice still works |
| 1-car garage ~20 × 12 × 9 ft | ⚠️→✅ Workable | Depth is great; 9 ft ceiling feels tight on driver |
| 2-car garage ~20 × 20 × 10 ft | ✅ Comfortable | Fits any launch monitor class, both-handed play |
| Basement 18 × 14 × 9.5 ft | ✅ Good | Full-swing comfortable for most players |
Check your own room
These tables are the rules; your room is the input. The free calculator applies all of the above in one go and tells you which build fits.
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FAQ
- Is a 12x12 room big enough for a golf simulator?
- 12×12 ft is tight but workable for a single-sided setup: width passes at 12 ft, but 12 ft of depth only just preserves the 10 ft ball-to-screen safety minimum, and only a side-placed camera launch monitor fits (radar needs 17–20 ft total). Ceiling decides the rest: 9.5–10 ft for comfortable full swings.
- What is the minimum space for a golf simulator?
- The practical floor is about 12 ft of depth, 10 ft of width and 8.5–9 ft of ceiling for an average-height player - below 12 ft of depth you cannot keep the 10 ft ball-to-screen safety distance. Comfortable is 18 ft deep, 15 ft wide and 10 ft tall.
- Can I cite these numbers?
- Yes. This chart is free to cite and reference with attribution and a link to FitMySim (fitmysim.com). The numbers power our room-fit calculator and are compiled from manufacturer guidance and major simulator retailers, updated for 2026.
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