What Size Tablecloth for a 42-Inch Round Table
A 70 in round tablecloth fits a 42 in round table: it hangs 14 in all round (Sur La Table lists it for tables 42 to 55 in across). For floor length, use 108 in, a 33 in drop (Premier Table Linens).
| Drop | Standard size | Actual drop |
|---|---|---|
| Casual (6 to 8 in) | 70 in round (Sur La Table) | 14 in all round |
| Formal (10 to 15 in) | 70 in round (Sur La Table) | 14 in all round |
| Floor length (29 to 30 in) | 108 in round (Premier Table Linens) | 33 in all round, 4 in on the floor |
| Tablecloth | Drop all round | Listed for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 round | 14 in | tables 42 to 55 inches across, seats 4 to 6 | Sur La Table |
| 90 round | 24 in | tables 55 to 70 inches across, seats 8 to 10 | Sur La Table, Premier Table Linens |
| 96 round | 27 in | 36-inch cocktail tables, floor length | Premier Table Linens |
| 108 round | 33 in (4 in on the floor) | 48-inch round tables, floor length | Premier Table Linens |
| 114 round | 36 in (7 in on the floor) | 30-inch highboy tables | Premier Table Linens |
| 120 round | 39 in (10 in on the floor) | 60-inch round tables, floor length | Premier Table Linens |
| 132 round | 45 in (16 in on the floor) | 72-inch round tables, floor length | 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).
- A standard table is 29 inches high (Premier Table Linens).
Sources
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