Table Sizing
Seating Guide
A practical reference for choosing the right table size for your space and the people you'll gather. Seat counts assume comfortable elbow room: enough for a long meal, not a packed banquet.
Capacity depends on chair width. We've calculated these counts using the industry-standard 20" chair with 2" of breathing room on each side, or 24" of table edge per person. Wider armchairs will reduce capacity; armless side chairs may allow for one more.
Rectangular
The classic. Defined ends, generous in length, suits most dining rooms.
72" × 38"
Seats up to 8
84" × 42"
Seats up to 8 (more room)
96" × 44"
Seats up to 10
108" × 44"
Seats up to 10 (more room)
120" × 44"
Seats up to 12
Round
Conversational by design: no head of the table, easier flow in tighter rooms.
42" Ø
Seats up to 5
48" Ø
Seats up to 6
54" Ø
Seats up to 7
60" Ø
Seats up to 8
72" Ø
Seats up to 10
84" Ø
Seats up to 12
Oval
The seating capacity of a rectangle with softer lines, gentler in narrow rooms.
60" × 30"
Seats up to 6
72" × 36"
Seats up to 8
96" × 42"
Seats up to 8 (more room)
108" × 48"
Seats up to 10
120" × 54"
Seats up to 12
Racetrack
Straight sides for full place settings, rounded ends to soften the silhouette.
72" × 38"
Seats up to 8
84" × 42"
Seats up to 8 (more room)
96" × 44"
Seats up to 10
108" × 44"
Seats up to 10 (more room)
120" × 44"
Seats up to 12
Square
Anchors a room with symmetry, best when seat counts are even on every side.
48" × 48"
Seats up to 4
60" × 60"
Seats up to 8
72" × 72"
Seats up to 10
84" × 84"
Seats up to 12
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