Golf Simulator Room Size Calculator
Will a golf simulator fit your room? Check ceiling, width and depth, and size the screen.
Updated · How we check our maths
- Verdict
- Fits a full swing
- Ceiling (9.5 ft needed for a driver)
- ✓ OK
- Width (10 ft min)
- ✓ OK
- Depth (14 ft min)
- ✓ OK
- Largest 16:10 impact screen
- 13 × 8.1 ft
- Tee position
- About 2 ft left of centre for righties
- Ball to screen
- 10–12 ft recommended
- Short-throw projector distance
- ≈ 6.5 ft (0.5 throw ratio)
Quick answer
For a full driver swing you need roughly your height + 3–4 ft of ceiling (9–10 ft for most adults), at least 10 ft of width (13–15 ft so left- and right-handed golfers can share a centre tee) and 14–15 ft of depth, or 18 ft+ with a radar launch monitor that sits behind the golfer. A comfortable room is about 15 × 20 ft with a 10 ft ceiling.
What the Golf Simulator Room Size Calculator does
Enter your room size, ceiling height and the tallest player's height. The calculator checks each dimension against common guidance, tells you how far short you are, and sizes the largest 16:10 impact screen that fits with a margin, plus a short-throw projector distance.
Do a practice swing with a driver under your ceiling before you buy — swing style matters more than any formula.
The formula
Ceiling ≈ golfer height + 3.5 ft. Width ≥ 10 ft (13+ ft for a centre tee). Depth ≥ 14 ft (18+ ft for radar). Screen width ≤ room width − 1 ft; projector distance ≈ screen width × throw ratio.
Worked example
A 12 × 18 ft room with a 9 ft ceiling for a 6 ft golfer: ceiling 0.5 ft short for a driver, width and depth OK. The largest screen is about 11 × 6.9 ft.
How to use the Golf Simulator Room Size Calculator
- Measure the room width, depth and ceiling height.
- Enter the tallest golfer's height.
- Choose your launch monitor type and golfers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum ceiling height for a golf simulator?
Around 8.5–9 ft for shorter golfers; 10 ft is comfortable for most people swinging a driver.
How wide should a golf simulator room be?
At least 10 ft; 13–15 ft lets left- and right-handed players share a centre tee.
Can I put a golf simulator in my garage?
Often yes — a two-car garage is usually wide and deep enough; ceiling height is the usual limit.
Results are estimates for planning and learning. Check important figures with a qualified professional. How we build and check our calculators.