Golf Simulator Room Size Calculator

Will a golf simulator fit your garage, basement or spare room? Enter your ceiling height, room width and depth, pick your handedness and launch monitor type, and the calculator checks swing clearance, ball-to-screen distance and side room.

Ceiling height
Room width (side to side)
Room depth (back wall to screen wall)
Who will hit?
Tallest golfer

Example values are filled in. Measure at the lowest point of the ceiling, including garage door tracks, lights and beams.

Side view of the room layout

Ceiling

Width

Depth

Launch monitors for this room

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How this works

The checks use the room guidelines published by simulator retailers and launch monitor makers, plus each unit's stated placement distance.

  • Depth adds about 1 ft behind the screen, 10 to 12 ft from the ball to the screen, and the space behind the ball. That space is at least 4 ft (7 ft is better), or the launch monitor's own distance if it sits behind you.
  • Width needs about 10 ft for one-handed play with the mat offset, and about 14 ft for a centered mat that works for lefties and righties.
  • Ceiling: 8 ft is the floor, 9 ft works for most golfers and 10 ft suits taller golfers and full driver swings. Ceiling-mounted units need their stated mounting height.

Swing styles differ, so before you buy, swing your driver in the space slowly. Placement figures can change with firmware and models; confirm them in the manufacturer's manual.

Sources: Carl's Place room guide, SkyTrak space guide, Shop Indoor Golf launch monitor placement.