Simulator Placement Calculator
Choose an enclosure, a launch monitor and a projector. The plan shows where each one goes, measured from the screen and from the ball.
Last updated · Reviewed by The Indoor Golf Shop simulator team
Minimum room for a SIG golf simulator
With the ball 10 ft from the screen and a BenQ AK700ST projector, the calculator's minimum room (width × depth × height) is:
Your launch monitor, projector and ceiling can change these. Pick your own equipment in the calculator above for an exact plan.
Projector distance from the screen
Lens-to-screen distance for the image to fill the screen height. A range means the zoom covers it. * marks pairs where the projector sits in front of a golfer standing 10 ft from the screen; we advise caution due to the risk of errant shots.
| Projector | Throw ratio | Aspect | SIG8 | SIG10 | SIG12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ AH500ST | 0.50 | 16:9 | 6'9" * | 6'9" * | 7'8" * |
| BenQ AH700ST | 0.69–0.83 | 16:9 | 9'4"–11'2" | 9'4"–11'2" | 10'6"–12'8" |
| BenQ AK700ST | 0.69–0.83 | 16:9 | 9'4"–11'2" | 9'4"–11'2" | 10'6"–12'8" |
| BenQ AK800ST | 0.69–0.84 | 16:9 | 9'5"–11'3" | 9'5"–11'3" | 10'7"–12'9" |
| BenQ AW30ST | 0.72–0.87 | 16:10 | 8'9"–10'7" | 8'9"–10'7" | 9'11"–11'11" |
| BenQ LK936ST | 0.81–0.89 | 16:9 | 10'11"–12'0" | 10'11"–12'0" | 12'4"–13'7" |
| BenQ LU935ST | 0.81–0.89 | 16:10 | 9'10"–10'10" | 9'10"–10'10" | 11'2"–12'3" |
| BenQ LW600ST+ | 0.72–0.87 | 16:10 | 8'9"–10'7" | 8'9"–10'7" | 9'11"–11'11" |
| BenQ TH671ST | 0.69–0.83 | 16:9 | 9'4"–11'2" | 9'4"–11'2" | 10'6"–12'8" |
| BenQ TK710STi | 0.69–0.83 | 16:9 | 9'4"–11'2" | 9'4"–11'2" | 10'6"–12'8" |
| EIKI EK-308UK | 1.07–1.75 | 16:10 | 13'0"–21'3" | 13'0"–21'3" | 14'8"–24'0" |
| Epson PowerLite L790SE | 0.79–1.36 | 16:10 | 9'7"–16'6" | 9'7"–16'6" | 10'10"–18'8" |
| Epson PowerLite L790U | 1.35–2.20 | 16:10 | 16'5"–26'8" | 16'5"–26'8" | 18'6"–30'3" |
| Epson PowerLite L795SE | 0.79–1.36 | 16:10 | 9'7"–16'6" | 9'7"–16'6" | 10'10"–18'8" |
| LG ProBeam BU53RG | 0.94–1.14 | 16:9 | 12'8"–15'4" | 12'8"–15'4" | 14'4"–17'5" |
| Optoma GT2000HDR | 0.50 | 16:9 | 6'8" * | 6'8" * | 7'7" * |
| Optoma GT2400HDR | 0.48 | 16:9 | 6'7" * | 6'7" * | 7'5" * |
| Optoma ZK431ST-B | 0.50 | 16:9 | 6'8" * | 6'8" * | 7'7" * |
| Optoma ZK521ST-B | 0.79 | 16:9 | 10'8" | 10'8" | 12'1" |
| Optoma ZW350ST | 0.52 | 16:10 | 6'4" * | 6'4" * | 7'2" * |
| Panasonic PT-VMZ51SU | 1.09–1.77 | 16:10 | 13'3"–21'6" | 13'3"–21'6" | 15'0"–24'4" |
| Panasonic PT-VZ580U | 1.09–1.77 | 16:10 | 13'3"–21'6" | 13'3"–21'6" | 15'0"–24'4" |
| BenQ AK900ST | 0.82–0.89 | 16:9 | 10'11"–12'0" | 10'11"–12'0" | 12'4"–13'7" |
Launch monitor placement
Where each launch monitor sits relative to the ball, the maker's ball-to-screen distance, ceiling mounting height and recommended room (height x width x depth).
| Launch monitor | Mounting | Placement | Ball to screen (maker) | Ceiling mount height | Maker's room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tees Rainmaker | Floor, behind the ball | Sits about 5 ft behind the tee | 10'0" min | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Bushnell Launch Pro | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 2 ft to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| Bushnell Launch Pro I | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 2 ft to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 | Floor, behind the ball | Sits about 8 ft behind the tee | 8'0" min | — | 9 x 13 x 19 ft |
| FlightScope Mevo Plus | Floor, behind the ball | 8 feet behind the golf ball | 8'0" min | — | — |
| FlightScope X3 | Floor, behind the ball | 8-10 ft behind the tee, with at least 8 ft of ball flight | 8'0" min, 13'0" rec. | — | 9 x 14 x 19 ft |
| Foresight Falcon | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 4 ft ahead of the tee | 10'0" min | 9'6"–10'6" | — |
| Foresight Sports GC2 | Floor, beside the ball | 20 in from the unit to the hitting zone (GC2 manual p.8-9); unit beside the ball, on the side away from the golfer | — | — | — |
| Foresight Sports GC3 | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 2 ft to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| Foresight Sports GC3s | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 2 ft to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| Foresight Sports GCQuad | Floor, beside the ball | About 22 in from the hitting area, upright on a level surface at the same height as the hitting surface | — | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Foresight Sports QuadMax | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 22 in to either side of the tee | — | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Full Swing Kit | Floor, behind the ball | 10 feet directly behind the ball/tee position | 8'0" min | — | 9 x 13 x 21 ft |
| Garmin Approach R50 | Floor, beside the ball | Placed about 1.5 ft to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| Garmin R10 | Floor, behind the ball | Sits 6 to 8 ft behind the tee | 8'0" min | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Golfin IDRA II | Ceiling | 51 1/8 to 61 1/2 in from the ball to the camera, depending on camera height 99 to 120 in (IDRA II technical guide p.5); behind the ball assumed | — | 8'3"–10'0" | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| ProTee VX | Ceiling | 3'4" to 3'7" in front of the hitting area | — | 9'0"–10'0" | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| Rapsodo MLM | Floor, behind the ball | 6–8 ft behind the ball | 8'0" min | — | — |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Floor, behind the ball | Sits 6.5 to 8.5 ft behind the tee | 8'0" min | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Rapsodo MLM2XPRO | Floor, behind the ball | Sits 6.5 to 8.5 ft behind the tee | 8'0" min | — | 10 x 15 x 18 ft |
| Shot Scope LM1 | Floor, behind the ball | On the ground 1.4 m (55 in, 4-5 ft) behind the ball, on the target line and preferably level with the hitting surface, screen facing the target. Speed Training: 2.1 m (6-8 ft) behind the golfer. | — | — | — |
| SkyTrak ST MAX | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 12 in to either side of the tee | 10'0" rec. | — | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| Square | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 16 in to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| Square Omni | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 14-20 in to either side of the tee | — | — | 9 x 10 x 12 ft |
| Swing Caddie SC300 | Floor, behind the ball | 5 ft behind the ball | 6'6" min | — | — |
| Swing Caddie SC4 | Floor, behind the ball | 5 feet behind the ball | 8'0" min, 13'0" rec. | — | 9 x 13 x 19 ft |
| Trackman 4 | Floor, behind the ball | Optimal: 7ft (2.1m); Minimum: 6ft (1.8m); Maximum: 9ft 6in (2.9m) from ball to Trackman | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | — | 11 x 15 x 19 ft |
| Trackman iO | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 3'3"-3'5" ahead of the tee | 8'2" min, 10'0" rec. | 9'4"–10'0" | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| Trackman iO Duo | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted 3'3" to 3'7" (98.5-110 cm) in front of each tee, measured from the tee to the centre of the bracket. Recommended 3'4" at a 9'8" ceiling (MID) or 3'6" at 10'2" (HIGH). The tee must be at least 8'6" (260 cm) from the screen. | 8'2" min, 10'0" rec. | 9'4"–10'6" | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| TruGolf Apogee | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 21-25 in ahead of the tee | 8'0" min, 10'0" rec. | 9'0"–10'0" | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| TruGolf Launch Box | Floor, beside the ball | For the best results position ball approximately 17.5" from the front of the launch box. | 8'0" min, 10'0" rec. | — | 7 x 6 x 14 ft |
| Uneekor Eye Mini | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 15.75 in to either side of the tee | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | — | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| Uneekor Eye Mini Lite | Floor, beside the ball | Placed roughly 15.75 in to either side of the tee | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | — | 9 x 14 x 18 ft |
| Uneekor Eye XO | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 3.5 ft ahead of the tee | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | 9'0"–10'0" | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| Uneekor Eye XO2 | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 3.5 ft ahead of the tee | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | 9'0"–10'0" | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| Uneekor Eye XR | Ceiling | Ceiling-mounted, positioned about 3.5 ft behind the tee | 10'0" min, 12'0" rec. | 9'0"–10'0" | 9 x 13 x 16 ft |
| Voice Caddie SC200 Swing Caddie 2 | Floor, behind the ball | 5 ft behind the ball | — | — | — |
Enclosure and screen sizes
| Enclosure | Aspect | Frame (W x H x D) | Screen image (W x H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG8 | 1:1 | 8'4" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 7'7" x 7'7" |
| SIG10 | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| SIG12 | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 5'0" | 11'5" x 8'7" |
| DIY 8'4" x 8'4" x 5' | 1:1 | 8'4" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 7'7" x 7'7" |
| DIY 10'4" x 10'4" x 5' | 1:1 | 10'4" x 10'4" x 5'0" | 9'3" x 9'3" |
| DIY 10'4" x 7'11" x 5' | 4:3 | 10'4" x 7'11" x 5'0" | 9'4" x 6'10" |
| DIY 10'10" x 8'4" x 5' | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| DIY 12'2" x 9'4" x 5' | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 5'0" | 11'4" x 8'6" |
| DIY 12'10" x 9'10" x 5' | 4:3 | 12'10" x 9'10" x 5'0" | 11'9" x 8'9" |
| DIY 13'7" x 10'4" x 5' | 4:3 | 13'7" x 10'4" x 5'0" | 12'6" x 9'3" |
| DIY 13'7" x 7'11" x 5' | 16:9 | 13'7" x 7'11" x 5'0" | 12'6" x 6'10" |
| DIY 14'2 x 8'4" x 5' | 16:9 | 14'2" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 13'1" x 7'3" |
| DIY 15'4" x 9'10" 5' | 16:10 | 15'4" x 9'10" x 5'0" | 14'3" x 8'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8' x 10'5" x 5' | 4:3 | 10'5" x 8'0" x 5'0" | 9'7" x 7'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8'4" x 10'10" x 5' | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 5'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9'4" x 12'2" x 5' | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 5'0" | 11'5" x 8'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 13'8" x 5' | 4:3 | 13'8" x 10'5" x 5'0" | 12'10" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9' x 14' x 5' | 16:10 | 14'0" x 9'0" x 5'0" | 13'1" x 8'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 16'3" x 5' | 16:10 | 16'3" x 10'5" x 5'0" | 15'5" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8' x 10'5" x 8' | 4:3 | 10'5" x 8'0" x 8'0" | 9'7" x 7'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8'4" x 10'10" x 8' | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 8'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9'4" x 12'2" x 8' | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 8'0" | 11'5" x 8'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 13'8" x 8' | 4:3 | 13'8" x 10'5" x 8'0" | 12'10" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9' x 14' x 8' | 16:10 | 14'0" x 9'0" x 8'0" | 13'1" x 8'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 16'3" x 8' | 16:10 | 16'3" x 10'5" x 8'0" | 15'5" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8' x 10'5" x 10' | 4:3 | 10'5" x 8'0" x 10'0" | 9'7" x 7'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8'4" x 10'10" x 10' | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 10'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9'4" x 12'2" x 10' | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 10'0" | 11'5" x 8'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 13'8" x 10' | 4:3 | 13'8" x 10'5" x 10'0" | 12'10" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9' x 14' x 10' | 16:10 | 14'0" x 9'0" x 10'0" | 13'1" x 8'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 16'3" x 10' | 16:10 | 16'3" x 10'5" x 10'0" | 15'5" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8' x 10'5" x 15' | 4:3 | 10'5" x 8'0" x 15'0" | 9'7" x 7'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 8'4" x 10'10" x 15' | 4:3 | 10'10" x 8'4" x 15'0" | 10'1" x 7'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9'4" x 12'2" x 15' | 4:3 | 12'2" x 9'4" x 15'0" | 11'5" x 8'7" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 13'8" x 15' | 4:3 | 13'8" x 10'5" x 15'0" | 12'10" x 9'8" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 9' x 14' x 15' | 16:10 | 14'0" x 9'0" x 15'0" | 13'1" x 8'2" |
| SIGPRO Commercial 10'5" x 16'3" x 15' | 16:10 | 16'3" x 10'5" x 15'0" | 15'5" x 9'8" |
How the calculator works
- Projector distance uses each projector's throw ratio (lens front to screen surface) with the image filling the screen height. Projector throw data comes from the makers via ProjectorCentral.
- Launch monitor position uses the maker's stated placement, or the middle of the stated range. Ball-to-screen minimums and ceiling mounting heights come from each maker's setup guides, linked in the table.
- Working assumptions: 10 to 12 ft ball to screen, projector lens at least 24 in behind the ball where the zoom allows, a 48 in stance, 9 to 12 in from the wall to the screen, and a 6 ft golfer.
- Enclosure sizes are the frame dimensions of our SIG, DIY and SIGPRO Commercial enclosures.
This is a planning guide, not an install drawing. Confirm measurements on site before drilling, or talk to a simulator specialist.
Frequently asked questions
How much room do I need for a golf simulator?
With the ball 10 ft from the screen and a short-throw projector such as the BenQ AK700ST, plan on at least SIG8: 8'4" x 13'0" x 9'0"; SIG10: 10'10" x 13'0" x 9'0"; SIG12: 12'2" x 13'0" x 9'4" (width x depth x height). Depth covers the ball-to-screen distance, the golfer's stance and a 12 in gap behind the screen. Some launch monitors need more: Trackman recommends 12 ft from the hitting area to the screen for the Trackman 4. Use the calculator above for your exact equipment and ceiling.
What ceiling height do I need for a golf simulator?
We recommend a ceiling of at least 9 ft. Ceiling-mounted launch monitors also have a maker's mounting range: Trackman iO 9'4" to 10'0"; Uneekor Eye XO 9'0" to 10'0"; Uneekor Eye XO2 9'0" to 10'0"; Foresight Falcon 9'6" to 10'6"; TruGolf Apogee 9'0" to 10'0". Above the range, the unit hangs on a drop pole; the calculator shows the pole length.
How far should the ball be from the screen?
We recommend 10 to 12 ft between the ball and the screen. Launch monitor makers set their own minimums, for example Trackman 4 10'0" minimum, 12'0" recommended; Trackman iO 8'2" minimum, 10'0" recommended; Uneekor Eye XO 10'0" minimum, 12'0" recommended.
How far from the screen does the projector go?
It depends on the projector's throw ratio and the screen size. For the BenQ AK700ST filling the screen height, the lens sits 9'4"–11'2" from a SIG8 screen; 9'4"–11'2" from a SIG10 screen; 10'6"–12'8" from a SIG12 screen. The table below lists every projector in the calculator for SIG8, SIG10 and SIG12 screens.
Can the projector be in front of the golfer?
Yes, with some projector and screen pairs every lens position is ahead of a ball placed 10 ft from the screen (15 of the SIG combinations in the table below). When that happens the calculator shows how far in front of the golfer the projector would be. We advise caution due to the risk of errant shots.
How much space should be left behind the impact screen?
Leave 9 to 12 in between the wall and the screen so the screen can absorb a shot without striking the wall.
