For a floor-length look, add about 60 inches to each table dimension (a 30-inch drop on each side of a standard 30-inch-high table). A 6 ft banquet table takes a 90 × 132 inch cloth, an 8 ft table 90 × 156, a 60-inch round a 120-inch round, and a 72-inch round a 132-inch round. For a lap-length drop of about 15 inches, add 30 inches instead.
Linens that stop short of the floor or pool around chair legs are the most common rental mistake. The fix is simple arithmetic.
How to calculate
Cloth size = table size + (drop × 2). A standard dining or banquet table is 30 inches high, so a floor-length drop is about 30 inches; a lap-length drop is about 12 to 15 inches.
Rectangular banquet tables
| Table | Seats | Lap length | Floor length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (30 × 48) | 4 | 60 × 84 | 90 × 108 |
| 6 ft (30 × 72) | 6 to 8 | 60 × 102 | 90 × 132 |
| 8 ft (30 × 96) | 8 to 10 | 60 × 126 | 90 × 156 |
Round tables
| Table | Seats | Lap length | Floor length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 inch | 6 | 70 round | 108 round |
| 60 inch | 8 to 10 | 90 round | 120 round |
| 72 inch | 10 to 12 | 102 round | 132 round |
Cocktail and highboy tables
| Table | Height | Cloth |
|---|---|---|
| 30 inch round | 42 inches | 120 or 132 round, often with a sash or spandex cover |
| 30 inch round | 30 inches | 90 round to near floor |
Spandex covers fit cocktail tables snugly and avoid the tied look.
Before you order
- Measure your actual tables; venue tables vary.
- Order one or two spares for spills.
- Check fabric: polyester is the most wrinkle-resistant and washable. For the full table setup, see our party tent size guide for floor space per guest.
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Common questions
What size tablecloth fits a 6 foot table to the floor?
A 90 × 132 inch rectangular tablecloth reaches the floor on a standard 30 × 72 inch, 30-inch-high table.
What size tablecloth for a 60 inch round table?
A 120-inch round cloth for floor length, or a 90-inch round for a lap-length drop.
What size tablecloth fits a cocktail table?
A 30-inch round, 42-inch-high cocktail table usually takes a 120 or 132-inch round cloth, often tied with a sash.
How many people fit at a 60 inch round table?
Eight comfortably, ten snugly. A 72-inch round seats ten.