Dining Table Size, Rectangular

Buying a new dining table? Or or you maybe planning a party?

Dining Table Size, Rectangular

Table Size, w x l Number of persons Room needed
24'' x 24'' 2 8' x 8'
24'' x 42'' 4 8' x 10'
30'' x 42'' 4 (6*) 9' x 10'
30'' x 60'' 4-6 (8*) 9' x 12'
30'' x 72'' 6-8 (10*) 9' x 13'
30'' x 78'' 8 (10*) 9' x 14''
30'' x 96'' 8-10 (12*) 9' x 15''
36'' x 42'' 4 (6*) 10' x 10''
36'' x 60'' 4-6 (8*) 10' x 12''
36'' x 72'' 6-8 (10*) 10' x 13''
36'' x 78'' 8 (10*) 10' x 14''
36'' x 96'' 8-10 (12*) 10' x 16''
42'' x 96'' 8-10 (12*) 11' x 16'

Your closest fits are probably:

Why use the Smart Size Chart?

Buying a new dining table? Or or you maybe planning a party?
It is important to choose the right size when it comes to dining tables. If a dining table is too small, it will be uncomfortable for the guests. And if it is too big, it will feel naked.

There are two main categories of dining tables: rectangular dining tables and round dining tables. In this page, you can determine sizes for rectangular dining tables.

Dining Table Measurements

How are rectangular dining tables measured? The standard measurement for round dining tables is width x length. See illustration below:

Rectangular Dining Table Size Chart, Inches:

Size Chart for round dining tables. Table size = width x length. Room needed = width x length. Measurements in inches (see below for CM).
* = Max. number of persons if both shorter sides of the table are in use.

Spacing between tables:

We recommend the following spacing between tables:
(All numbers are from edge of table to edge of table.)
End of table to end of table (nobody seated by the shorter sides (ends)): 24'' (61 cm)
End of table to end of table (one person seated by the shorter side (end) in one of the tables): 42'' (107 cm)

Table to table when there are persons sitting back against back: 60'' (152 cm)

Tips, Tricks or Questions about Dining Table Size?

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