4 Foot Table Covers fit folding tables with standard dimensions of 48” long, 24” wide, by 36″ high.

52 x 72

The most common rectangular tables used in weddings and special events and the recommended table linen sizes are as follows: 6 ft or 72 inch rectangular tables – 90 inch x 132 inch rectangle tablecloths or 6 ft rectangular spandex table covers.

Tablecloths for round tables If you have a round table, you can definitely use a round tablecloth, but it is also completely possible to use a square tablecloth on a round table as long as you get the measurements right.

For casual events, tablecloths should have a 6- to 8-inch drop from the edge of the table to the bottom of the tablecloth. For more formal events, tablecloths have a 15-inch drop from the edge of the table to the bottom of the tablecloth. The length of the cloth helps dress the table and set the tone for the meal.

To calculate enough space for diners at the head and foot of the table, the minimum size 79 x 36 inches (6’6″ x 3ft; 198cm x 91cm), although to avoid any overlap in dining settings you would need at least 96 x 55 inches (8ft x 4’6″; 244 x 137cm).

A 60″ round table can seat between 6-8 people comfortably.

For banquet style setup using large round tables you should leave a space of 60″ minimum. This is 2 x 18″ for the seats, and 24″ room in between the chairs. The picture to the right illustrates this.

What big is a circular table for 6 people? Round tables for six people should have an overall table diameter between 4′-4’6” | 122-137 cm.

Provide at least 24 inches of space behind each chair when someone is sitting in it.

18 to 24 inches

Most rectangular tables are between 36″ and 40″ wide. A table that seats four should be about 48″ long. To seat four to six people, look for a table that is at least 60″ long. For six to eight guests, your table should be at least 78″ long.

Generally, 30 inches is the minimum comfortable width for a dining table.

Dining rooms that most would consider “generous” are 14 x 18 feet to allow for a formal table, chairs and a hutch. Homewyse.com defines the typical dining room as 200 square feet.

36 inches

A proper dining table should be wide enough to hold place settings and serving platters with at least 36-inches across of space. Each guest should have enough room to move about and leave their chair with 24-inches of width per seat and 32-inches of free space behind them.

Standard place settings will measure a minimum of 24 inches wide, though 30 inches is ideal. These extra few inches will make movement more comfortable during meals. An example of a proper width measurement for a table intended for four adults would be 60 inches. This will seat two individuals per side.

For dining tables, position your legs 16-20” from the end of the table to allow for seating someone on the end. Mark all of your mounting holes with the legs in place. Remove legs and drill holes for threaded inserts.

While the typical dining table is close to 30 inches, 31 inches may be a good height for you. For shorter people, this table may feel a bit high, but many people will have no trouble at all with a table this high. A taller person may even prefer this extra bit of room.

Normally somewhere between 26” and 29” tall, desk height table legs paired with a 1″ or 1-1/2″ thick top should put your finished tabletop surface between 27″ and 30″ tall. These legs are ideal for any desk or table where the user is seated in a standard chair.

Table top overhangs of 2 to 4 inches are quite standard, and give a proportional look to the table. However, some people prefer the look of a shorter overhang. There is no right or wrong in most cases–just make sure you are comfortable with the overhang amount that you choose.