Tablecloth Sizes report
Tablecloths are home decorations used with tables. The tablecloth can keep the table clean and decorate the table. Size is a priority factor when choosing a suitable tablecloth. There are many ways a restaurant's or dining room's appearance can go wrong, but the one mistake you should not make is using the wrong tablecloth size for your restaurant's tables. The mistake reflects poor taste and neglect on your end.
Put one on too big, and it looks messy, not to mention the tripping hazard it creates; put one on several sizes too small, and everything will look undone. Either way, dressing your table with a tablecloth can freshen it up for both casual dining and formal meals. Knowing how to get the correct tablecloth sizes for your tables is essential, whether you choose your home or your restaurant.
But do you know what are the standard tablecloth sizes and which ones suit which sizes of tables? There is a tablecloth size guide that will walk you through the basics. We have also shared a standard tablecloth size chart you can choose from to decorate your table.
Tablecloth Size Guide
Unless you choose customed tablecloths to match your tables, you will have to work with the standard tablecloth sizes available in most service providers and stores. The standard tablecloth needs to fall over the edge of the table. The drop is how much the tablecloth will drape down from the top of the table, impacting the length you need. There are four basic sizes available in stores: square, round, oval, and rectangular. We have listed the standard tablecloth sizes for you in the charts below. Take a look at the different tablecloth sizes depending on your table size.
Tablecloth Sizes For Circle Table
For a round table, measure the diameter of your table and add twice the desired drop. For example, a 60-inch round table with a 15-inch drop would require a 90-inch round tablecloth.
| Table Diameter | Tablecloth Size with 8" Casual Drop | Tablecloth Size with 15" Formal Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 24" | 40" | 54" |
| 30" | 46" | 60" |
| 36" | 52" | 66" |
| 44" | 60" | 74" |
| 48" | 64" | 78" |
| 54" | 70" | 84" |
| 60" | 76" | 90" |
| 72" | 88" | 102" |
| 90" | 106" | 120" |
| 108" | 124" | 138" |
| 120" | 136" | 150" |
| 132" | 148" | 160" |
Tablecloth Sizes For Square Table
First measure the length and width of your table. Next add twice the desired drop to each side’s dimension, and then you will get the length and width of the tablecloth you need.
| Table Size (L*W) | Tablecloth Size with 8" Casual Drop | Tablecloth Size with 15" Formal Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 30" x 30" | 46" x 46" | 60" x 60" |
| 36" x 36" | 52" x 52" | 66" x 66" |
| 42" x 42" | 58" x 58" | 72" x 72" |
| 48" x 48" | 64" x 64" | 78" x 78" |
| 60" x 60" | 76" x 76" | 90" x 90" |
| 72" x 72" | 88" x 88" | 102" x 102" |
Tablecloth Sizes For Rectangular/Oval Table
| Table Size (L*W) | Tablecloth Size with 8" Casual Drop | Tablecloth Size with 15" Formal Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 48" x 30" | 64" x 46" | 78" x 60" |
| 60" x 36" | 76" x 52" | 90" x 66" |
| 72" x 36" | 88" x 52" | 102" x 66" |
| 84" x 36" | 100" x 52" | 114" x 66" |
| 96" x 36" | 112" x 52" | 126" x 66" |
| 108" x 36" | 124" x 52" | 138" x 66" |
| 120" x 36" | 136" x 52" | 150" x 66" |
| 60" x 40" | 76" x 56" | 90" x 70" |
| 72" x 40" | 88" x 56" | 102" x 70" |
| 84" x 40" | 100" x 56" | 114" x 70" |
| 96" x 40" | 112" x 56" | 126" x 70" |
| 108" x 40" | 124" x 56" | 138" x 70" |
| 120" x 40" | 136" x 56" | 150" x 70" |
How to Select the Right Tablecloth Size
On top of getting the tablecloth size that works best for your table size, there are other things to consider when making your tablecloth purchase. Here are some of them:
Step 1: Measure Your Table
The most accurate way to get the right tablecloth size is to measure your tables as accurately as possible.
- You can measure one side with a square table and use that as your table width and length measurements.
- For a rectangular or oval table, measure the length and width of the table. For a circle table, all you will need is the diameter, and it is the measurement from one side of the circle to the other that passes through the circle's center. It should be the longest measurement across the table's surface.
Step 2: Determine The Drop Length
The drop length is the length of the tablecloth that hangs over each side of the table. For a casual meal, a lap-length tablecloth is ideal. Floor-length tablecloths provide a more elegant look to your table and are perfect for special occasions. If your dining table is standard, you can choose the standard drop length of 8 inches or 15 inches.
Step 3: Find your ideal design
Now that you have obtained the table's length, width, and drop value, you should consider the perfect tablecloth style and design for your table and the whole room design. According to different interior decorations, choosing the appropriate simple or classic and exquisite tablecloth design is necessary.
Using the above size charts, you have a quick way to find the correct tablecloth size for any standard table. And this article becomes a useful tool for making the right purchase for your next tablecloth.
