Will a golf simulator fit in your room?

Enter your room and your height. In seconds you'll see whether a full-swing simulator fits, the minimum safe size, and which enclosure, screen, launch monitor and projector suit the space. Every number links to a published source.

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How the calculator decides

It checks three dimensions against published guidance. Then it sizes the parts that depend on them.

  • Ceiling: compared with a minimum and a comfortable height for your height band [9]. Trackman calls 10 ft the practical minimum for most golfers [3]. Rain or Shine Golf calls 9 ft workable and treats 8 ft as an irons room [1].
  • Width: 10 ft works for one golfer with the tee offset. About 14 ft lets you centre the tee for righties and lefties [1] [2].
  • Depth: about 1 ft behind the screen, 10 to 12 ft from ball to screen, and about 7 ft behind the ball, which adds up to 18 ft. 15 ft is the floor [1] [2].
  • Launch monitor: radar units need room behind you [6] [4] [3]. Overhead units need ceiling height [5] [2]. Camera units beside the ball need neither [1].
  • Enclosure: the largest of the 8, 10, 12 and 13 ft studio sizes whose published minimum room your space meets [7].
  • Screen and projector: 16:9 suits rooms where the ceiling is the limit, and 4:3 suits rooms with height to spare [1]. The throw ratio comes from BenQ's formula [8].
The driver test beats any calculator. Take your longest club into the room. Make slow swings, then full ones, and check your clearance at the top of the backswing and in the follow-through [3] [7].

Guides

Buyer's guide by budgetWhat you actually need at each level, and where people overspend. Garage vs basement vs spare roomThe real trade-offs of each space. Ceiling height guideHow much height you need, by player height. Radar vs photometricWhich launch monitor type suits your room.

Frequently asked questions

How much room do you need for a golf simulator?

Retailers Rain or Shine Golf and Carl's Place both describe a room about 10 ft high, 14 ft wide and 18 ft deep as the size where nothing is a compromise. Rain or Shine calls 15 ft deep, 10 ft wide and 9 ft high the honest minimum for a full swing.

What is the minimum ceiling height for a golf simulator?

Trackman calls 10 ft the practical minimum for most golfers. Rain or Shine Golf calls 9 ft workable, and describes an 8 ft room as an irons-and-wedges room. Taller players and upright swings need more height, so test with your own driver.

How wide does a simulator room need to be for left- and right-handed golfers?

About 14 ft lets you centre the tee so both can play without moving the mat (Rain or Shine Golf, Carl's Place). About 10 ft can work for one golfer if the tee is offset toward one wall.

How deep does a room need to be for a radar launch monitor?

Radar units sit behind the golfer. Garmin's R10 manual specifies 6 to 8 ft behind the tee and at least 8 ft from the tee to the net, which works out to about 15 ft once you leave a foot behind the screen. Trackman recommends about 18 ft or more from screen to unit for its Trackman 4.

What projector throw ratio do I need for a golf simulator?

BenQ says throw ratios from 0.5 to 1.1 are common for golf simulators, and 0.69 to 0.89 is a practical balance in standard home rooms. Throw ratio equals throw distance divided by image width.

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Sources

Numbers on this page come from these published sources, which we checked in October 2026. Makers update their specs, so confirm the details for your exact model.

  1. Rain or Shine Golf, "How to Measure Your Space for a Golf Simulator"
  2. Carl's Place, "Measuring Your Space For An Indoor Golf Simulator"
  3. Trackman, "How much room do you need for a golf simulator?" (Jan 28, 2026)
  4. Trackman Help Center, "TM4 Simulator Room Dimension Requirements"
  5. Trackman Help Center, "TMiO Simulator Setup"
  6. Garmin, Approach R10 Owner's Manual: Preparing for a Shot
  7. SkyTrak, "Plan Your Space" (studio sizes and minimum rooms)
  8. BenQ, "Measure Ideal Screen Size and Projection Distance for Your Golf Simulator" (Sep 15, 2026)
  9. Golf Simulator Guide, "Golf Simulator Ceiling Height Guide"
  10. Trackman, Golf Simulator Technical Specifications