What Size Tablecloth for an 8-Foot Table
A 60×104-inch tablecloth is the size sold for 8-foot tables (Sur La Table). On a 30 × 96 in table (Premier Table Linens) it hangs 15 in at the sides and 4 in at the ends. For at least 6 in all round, use 60×108 (Premier Table Linens).
| Drop | Standard size (in) | Actual drop |
|---|---|---|
| Casual (6 to 8 in) | 60×108 (Premier Table Linens) | 15 in at the sides, 6 in at the ends |
| Formal (10 to 15 in) | 60×120 (Sur La Table, Premier Table Linens) | 15 in at the sides, 12 in at the ends |
| Floor length (29 to 30 in) | 90×156 (Premier Table Linens) | 30 in at the sides, 30 in at the ends |
| Tablecloth (in) | At the sides | At the ends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52×70 | 11 in | too short | Sur La Table |
| 60×84 | 15 in | too short | Sur La Table |
| 60×104 | 15 in | 4 in | Sur La Table |
| 60×108 | 15 in | 6 in | Premier Table Linens |
| 60×120 | 15 in | 12 in | Sur La Table, Premier Table Linens |
| 90×132 | 30 in | 18 in | Premier Table Linens |
| 90×156 | 30 in | 30 in | Premier Table Linens |
The rule
- A 6 to 8 inch drop for casual or everyday dining (Sur La Table).
- A 10 to 15 inch drop for more formal occasions (Sur La Table).
- A 29 to 30 inch drop for banquets, with the cloth nearly grazing the floor (Sur La Table).
- Tablecloth size = table size + 2 × the drop (Sur La Table).
- Between two standard sizes, buy the larger one (Sur La Table).
- The most standard width for a rectangular banquet table is 30 inches (Premier Table Linens).
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