Table Size and Seating Tips

Tip #1: Seating Capacity

Figuring out how many people you want to seat at your table is a great place to start. Chair widths vary, but as a general rule:

For Rectangular Tables:

6'-7' tables seat 6 loved ones

8'-9' tables seat 8 loved ones

10' tables seat 10 loved ones

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For Round Tables:

48" tables seat 4 loved ones

54" tables seat 5-6 loved ones

60" tables seat 6-7 loved ones

 

For Square Tables:

48" tables seat 4 loved ones 

54" tables seat 4-8 loved ones

60" tables seat 8 loved ones

66" tables seat 8-10 loved ones

 

Tip #2: Use Painters Tape or Sheet to Estimate How Much Table is Right for You

Use painters tape to draw a table on the floor, or use a bed sheet to layout the table footprint. This will really help you visualize the new table in your space. Then simply take a tape measure and measure what you drew on the ground with painter's tape or bed sheet. If you can maximize your space with a table that is 85 inches long, that's what we will build!

 

Tip #3: Spacing

If you know the room's dimensions, but don't have access to the space, here is a spacing tip that will really help with the math.

• you want at least 3 feet of clearance around all four sides of your table. This is the minimum that will allow for a chair to be pushed back when someone stands up or for someone to be able to slide behind a chair that is pulled up to the table. 
• If you really need to maximize seating for a space, you might consider a bench along one or both sides instead of chairs. You can seat more people at a bench than chairs when needed and you can tuck it under the table when not in use.

Still need help? Let us help!

Shoot us an email at dandmcustomfurniture@gmail.com or call us at (806) 319-5541.

We would love to guide you to the perfect dining table size and shape for your space!