Use it as a reference substituting the true dimensions of your table.
Standard dining table cloth sizes.
Proper dining room size table dimensions for 4 6 8 10 and 12 people charts in dining rooms this is a series of custom dining room charts that set out proper table and room dimensions for 4 6 8 10 and 12 people.
See the chart below to quickly gauge the size that s best for your table.
These tables will seat 6 8 people.
Formal dining tables ideally has a 15 inch overhang while casual table settings can go with at least 6 up to 10 inches overhang on the side.
Round tablecloth size calculator if you re shopping for a round tablecloth instead then follow these parameters.
To be able to dine comfortably the table should not be too high.
Rectangular tablecloth size calculator our tablecloths tend to fit most rectangular tables with widths between 42 inches and 55 inches.
If you have a round table add the doubled drop to the diameter.
A 72 x 90 cloth will fit tables that are up to 56 x 74.
If your table is a rectangle shape and measures 72 x 36 and you wish for a 10 drop then the tablecloth size you need is 92 x 56.
Standard dining table height.
To measure the overhang double the desired drop measurement then add it to the dimension of your.
For example if you have a table with a 50 inch diameter and you want that standard 10 inch drop you need a 70 inch round tablecloth.
The resulting dimensions 60 x 90 inches is the tablecloth size you should purchase.
To function well it has to be high enough so that there is enough clearance space above the knees of those who gather round to eat or chat.
Include these numbers when measuring your tablecloth size.
For example if your table measures 42 inches wide and 72 inches long and you want a drop of 9 inches add 18 inches to each side.
If your table has a 40 width instead of 36 then you would use the numbers in parentheses 60 for a tablecloth size of 92 x 60.
To find the tablecloth size for a rectangular table in our tablecloth size chart you ll need your table s dimensions length and width which you took earlier.
A 48 x 60 cloth will fit tables that are up 32 x 44.
These tables will seat 4 6 people.