One rule governs
every table.
Every table shape — round, rectangular, oval, square — works from the same principle. Each seated person requires between 24 and 30 inches of table edge. That range is the foundation of every size decision we make.
Plan at 30 inches per person for everyday family use. Plan at 24 inches to maximize capacity for dinner parties. Most tables serve both occasions well — the question is which you are optimizing for.
Configure your
dimensions.
Select a shape and adjust the sliders. Seating estimates update in real time — everyday capacity at 30 inches per person, formal capacity at 24.
Adjust dimensions to see seating capacity.
Common sizes
at a glance.
These are the dimensions we build most often. Use them as a starting point, then use the visualizer above to confirm your specific requirements.
| Dimensions | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 60″ × 36″ | 4 up to 6 |
| 72″ × 36″ | 6 up to 8 |
| 72″ × 42″ | 6 up to 8 |
| 84″ × 42″ | 6–8 up to 10 |
| 96″ × 48″ | 8 up to 10 |
| 108″ × 48″ | 10 up to 12 |
| 120″ × 48″ | 10–12 up to 14 |
| Diameter | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 42″ | 4 intimate |
| 48″ | 4 up to 5 |
| 54″ | 5 up to 6 |
| 60″ | 6 up to 7 |
| 66″ | 6–7 up to 8 |
| 72″ | 8 up to 9 |
| 84″ | 9–10 up to 11 |
Account for
the room.
36 inches.
Leave at least 36 inches between the table edge and any wall or adjacent furniture. That clearance allows a chair to pull out fully and a person to pass comfortably behind a seated guest.
In tighter configurations — a breakfast nook, for example — 30 inches is workable, but will feel constrained. We recommend designing for 36 wherever possible.
A practical formula: subtract 72 inches from both the room's length and width (36 per side). The result is your maximum table footprint. A 96″ × 48″ table, for instance, requires a room of roughly 14 × 10 feet to feel properly proportioned.