Tablecloth Sizes Guide

Tablecloth Size

Choosing the right tablecloth size for your table can make all the difference between enjoying a table that looks and feels right, and one that doesn't. Fifteen tablecloth sizes are available to fit four standard table shapes. The first step in choosing the right tablecloth size is to know what shape of table you have. The second step is measuring it.

Table Shapes

Tables can be one of four sizes: oblong, oval, round, square. Tablecloths are made in various sizes for each table shape. So, the first step when shopping for a new tablecloth is to look for tablecloth sizes that fit your table's shape.

Use a measuring tape to determine the length and width of your table. If your table is round, measure the diameter, or length from end to end, of your table. Write down the figure in inches and centimeters on a slip of paper and slide it in your pocket. Check out the list below to quickly gauge the tablecloth size that's best for your table.

Tablecloth Sizing Chart

If your table is a 24-inch square or circle, look for tablecloths that are 41 inches long by 41 inches wide; tables measuring 30 or 36 inches call for tablecloths that measure 52 inches long by 52 inches wide. Square or circle tables measuring 42 inches need tablecloths that measure 61 inches wide by 61 inches long; 48-inch tables need 71-inch-wide by 71-inch-long tablecloths.

Banquet-style tables measuring 30 inches wide by 48 inches long need tablecloths that measure 52 inches wide by 69 inches long; tables measuring 30 inches wide by 72 inches long require tablecloths that measure 52 inches wide by 92 inches long and tables measuring 24 inches or longer will need tablecloths that measure 52 inches wide by 114 inches long. Circular tables measuring either 60 or 72 inches require circular tablecloths that measure 85 inches wide by 85 inches long.

When you get the tablecloth home, out of the package, and on your table, measure the overhang. A properly fitting tablecloth shouldn't have more than a 6- to 12-inch drop on any side.