Tablecloth Size Calculator

Enter your table and the drop you want; the drawing shows the standard tablecloth that fits. A 6-foot table takes 60×84 inches.

Your tablecloth, to scale60×84 tablecloth on a 6-foot table.table15 in6 in
Drawn to scale. Each grid square is one foot.
Table shape

Drop

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).

Sources

  1. Sur La Table: Tablecloth Buying Guide, checked

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