Common Tablecloth Sizes

Square Table

• If the table is to be used for dining, determine the drop you will want from the top of the table down. Most people prefer a drop of about 8 to 12 inches. After deciding on the length of the drop, measure the length and width of the table, multiply the drop by 2 and add the result to determine the size needed for your tablecloth. The standard size tablecloth for a square table is 52-by-52 inches and fits a table that seats four.

Rectangular Table

• Rectangular tables are sometimes used for formal dining because they can seat six or more people. A standard drop is 8 to 12 inches, but a more dramatic look requires a drop of 30 inches on each side. To determine the size you need, measure the length and width, and add in the desired drop multiplied by 2. The standard tablecloth size for a rectangular table is 52-by-70 inches, which fits a variety of table sizes, up to a table measuring 60-by-84 inches.

Oval Table

• If you cannot find an oval tablecloth for an oval table, use a rectangular one. A standard oval tablecloth measures 60-by-102 inches and fits tables measuring up to 48-by-90 inches. This size table will seat 8 to 10 people. A larger standard oval tablecloth size is 60-by-120 inches for tables that measure up to 48-by-104 inches and can seat 10 to 12 people. The largest standard oval size tablecloth is 60-by-144 inches, which fits tables up to 48-by-130 inches and will seat 12 to 14 people.

Round Table

• The size of a round table is based on its diameter. There are two standard sizes for round tablecloths. The 70-inch size will fit a table that measures between 44 and 60 inches in diameter and will seat four to six people. The 90-inch size tablecloth fits tables 60 to 78 inches in diameter and seats six to eight people. There are various larger sizes for round tables because some people prefer puddling the bottom of the tablecloth on the floor.