Tablecloth size chart – a full guide to choose the correct size for your table

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Joe

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