Free snooker tool
Snooker points remaining calculator.
Enter the scores and the balls left. We count the points still on the table and tell you whether the player behind needs snookers, and how many.
How points remaining are counted
Every red can be followed by the black, so each red left is worth up to 8 points. Once the reds have gone, the colours are potted in order: yellow 2, green 3, brown 4, blue 5, pink 6 and black 7, a total of 27. That is why a frame starts with a maximum of 147.
| Lowest colour left | Points remaining |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 27 |
| Green | 25 |
| Brown | 22 |
| Blue | 18 |
| Pink | 13 |
| Black | 7 |
Snookers required
When the player behind trails by more than the points remaining, they need their opponent to give away points through fouls. Each foul is worth at least 4, or more if a higher-value ball is involved, so the calculator divides the shortfall by the smallest likely foul. Read our snooker rules guide for fouls, free balls and the re-spotted black.
Questions
How many points are on a snooker table at the start?
147 if every red is followed by the black: 15 reds and 15 blacks make 120, and the six colours add 27.
What does snookers required mean?
The player behind trails by more than the points left on the table. They can only catch up if their opponent gives away penalty points through fouls, usually by being snookered.
How much is a foul worth in snooker?
At least 4 points, or the value of the ball involved if that is higher, up to 7 for the black.
How do you count the points remaining?
Multiply the reds left by 8 (a red and the black each time), then add 27 for the colours. Once the reds are gone, add up the colours still on the table.