Tablecloth size chart – a full guide to choose the correct size for your table
The Size-charts.com tablecloth size chart is a perfect start to finding the perfect size you need for your next tablecloth purchase. Use the below data instead of trying to guess the correct size. For all tables, the minimum drop (overhang of your tablecloth) must be at least 8″ or 20 centimeters. Meaning, 8″ of your next tablecloth will hang over each side of the table. If you like a long drop: halfway to the floor implements a 15″ or 38 cm drop, or all the way down to the floor requires a 30″ or 76 cm drop. Check the information below to calculate the correct size tablecloth linen for your table, round, square or rectangular.
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How to measure your tablecloth size?
How do I know the correct tablecloth size?
Find the shape and size of your table using the below table cloths sizes charts. If you don’t know the size, use a retractable tape measure to take the exact measurement of your current table. This will provide the size of the tabletop and the measurements you’ll use to determine the tablecloth size you need.
Common Table sizing
- Rectangle and oval tables mostly come in two standard widths:
- The most common is 36″ wide (or 90 cms)
- A bigger standard size is 40″ wide (100 cms)
- To measure the size of a round table you will to know the diameter. Measure the center of the table from one end to the other.
- Square tables usually range from 30″ (76cm) to 72″ (180cm). Know your table size by measuring one side.
Desired drop
The length of the drop is the amount of material that will hang over the edge of the table.
In general there are 3 sizes of tablecloth drop length
- Minimum drop: 8″ or 20 cm of tablecloth hanging over your table on all sides
- Halfway drop: 15″ or 38 cm of tablecloth hanging over your table. Generally the tabelcloth stops halfway to the floor
- Long drop: 15″ or 76 cm of table cloth hanging over your table. The tablecloth will touch the floor.
Calculating the Tablecloth size manually
By simple math, you can calculate the tablecloth size yourself depending on the type of table you have
- Round Table tablecloth size calculator
You know the exact tablecloth size by multiplying the drop length by 2, then adding the table diameter.
Find all appropriate sizes in the below round table tablecloth size chart - Square table tablecloth size calculator
You know the table cloth size you need by multiplying the drop length by 2, then adding the tableside length Find all appropriate sizes in the below square table tablecloth size chart - Rectangular table tablecloth size calculator
You can find out the tablecloth size you need by multiplying the drop length by 2, then adding the table width and length.
Find all appropriate sizes in the below rectangular table tablecloth size chart
Tablecloth size charts
If you know what size table you have and the length of a drop you want, you can find out the table cloth size you need by multiplying the drop length by 2, then adding the table length. (depending on if it’s a round table, a square table, or a rectangular table). You can see the sizes of your tablecloth in the below size charts (in inches, 1 inch = 2.53 cm)
Table cloth size for round tables
What size round tablecloth do I need?
The below size chart has the common Round Tablecloth Drop Lengths in comparison with your table diameter. (in inches, 1 inch = 2.53 cm)
(Standard 30″ Table Height) | Round Tablecloth Size | |||||
64″ Round | 72″ Round | 90″ Round | 108″ Round | 120″ Round | 132″ Round | |
30″ Diameter | 17″ Drop | 21″ Drop | Floor Length | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big |
42″ Diameter | 11″ Drop | 15″ Drop | 26″ Drop | Floor Length | Too Big | Too Big |
48 ” Diameter | 8″ Drop | 12″ Drop | 21″ Drop | Floor Length | Too Big | Too Big |
54″ Diameter | Too Small | 9″ Drop | 18″ Drop | 27″ Drop | Too Big | Too Big |
60″ Diameter | Too Small | Too Small | 15″ Drop | 24″ Drop | Floor Length | Too Big |
66″ Diameter | Too Small | Too Small | 12″ Drop | 21″ Drop | 27″ Drop | Too Big |
72″ Diameter | Too Small | Too Small | 9″ Drop | 18″ Drop | 24″ Drop | Floor Length |
Table cloth size chart for square tables
What size square tablecloth do I need?
The below size chart has the common square Tablecloth Drop Lengths in comparison with your table side length. (in inches, 1 inch = 2.53 cm) As you can see it’s perfectly possible to use squared tablecloths for rectangular tables
(Standard 30″ Table Height) | Square Tablecloth Size | ||||||
42”x 42” Square | 54”x 54” Square | 62”x 62” Square | 72”x 72” Square | 81”x 81” Square | 85”x 85” Square | 90”x 90” Square | |
30”x 30” Square Table | 6” Drop | 12” Drop | 16” Drop | 21” Drop | 25” Drop | 27.5” Drop | Floor Length |
36”x 36” Square Table | Too Small | 9” Drop | 13” Drop | 18” Drop | 22.5” Drop | 24.5″ Drop | 27” Drop |
42”x 42” Square Table | Too Small | 6” Drop | 10” Drop | 15” Drop | 19.5” Drop | 22” Drop | 24” Drop |
60”x 60” Square Table | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | 6”x 6” Drop | 10.5” Drop | 12.5” Drop | 15” x 15” Drop |
4’x 30” Banquet Table | Too Small | 3” x 12” Drop | 7” x 16” Drop | 12” x 21” Drop | 16.5” x 13.5” Drop | 18.5” x 27.5” Drop | 21” x Floor Length Drop |
6’x 30” Banquet Table | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | 4.5” x 13.5” Drop | 6.5” x 27.5” Drop | 9” x Floor Length Drop |
Tablecloth size for rectangular tables
What size rectangular tablecloth do I need?
The below size chart has the common Rectangular Tablecloth Drop Lengths in comparison with your table width and length. (in inches, 1 inch = 2.53 cm) As you can see it’s perfectly possible to use rectangular tablecloths for squared tables
(Standard 30″ Table Height) | Banquet (Rectangular )Tablecloth Size | |||||
52” x 72” Rectangle | 52” x 96” Rectangle | 52” x 114” Rectangle | 52” x 120” Rectangle | 90” x 132” Rectangle | 90” x 156” Rectangle | |
30”x 30” Square Table | 11” x 21” Drop | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big |
36”x 36” Square Table | 8” x 18” Drop | 8” x Floor Length Drop | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big |
42”x 42” Square Table | 5” x 15” Drop | 5” x 27” Drop | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big |
60”x 60” Square Table | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Big | Too Big |
4’x 30” Banquet Table | 11” x 12” Drop | 11” x 24” Drop | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big | Too Big |
6’x 30” Banquet Table | 11″ x 0″ Drop | 11” x 12” Drop | 11” x 21” Drop | 11” x 24” Drop | To Floor on All Sides | Too Big |
8’x 30” Banquet Table | Too Small | 11″ x 0″ Drop | 11″ x 9″ Drop | 11” x 12” Drop | 18” x Floor Length Drop | To Floor on All Sides |
Tablecloth sizing explained (video)
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