Most dining tables are made to standard measurements like other furniture.
Minimum dining table width.
Subtract 6 feet from both the length width of the space to allow a 3 clearance on all sides.
Measure the length and width of your dining space.
For example if you have a 12 x 9 space the maximum size for your table would be 72 x 40.
Some of our round dining tables are available with a 27 inch diameter for extra small spaces.
36 x length 5 10 8 person dining table.
To seat 8 to 10 people.
The shape of your dining table may also be a consideration in determining the best size.
48 6 person dining table.
Large rectangular tables for groups of 6 12 people start at widths between 3 6 4 6 107 137 cm and pair with lengths from 8 10 244 305 cm.
If you want to include space saving long narrow serving dishes for family style meals plan for a table no less than 32 inches wide and skip the place mats or cut and hem them slightly to fit.
36 inch diameter minimum x 84 inches long.
Learn the standard dining table height and common table measurements.
There needs to be at least 36 inches from the edge of the table to the wall or.
The result is the maximum recommended size for your dining table.
Smaller rectangular tables for four to six people start at widths from 2 6 3 76 91 cm and lengths from 5 6 152 183 cm.
Table widths greater than 44 begin to make conversation and food passing more difficult.
152cm you can start to squeeze in around seven to eight people and with a minimal table design a 6 foot table could squeeze up to eight or nine when required.
For extra large tables or in extra large rooms tables with widths of 44 work well.
Serving and dining space.
Most widths are 36 to 42 in.
Take into account the minimum space and clearances needed for people serving and dining.
8 10 person dining table.
From about 60 inches 5ft.
The minimum round dining table size for six calculates to around 55 inches 140cm although an ideal size would be 72 inches 6ft.
Lengths vary greatly but formal dining tables usually need at least 66 in.
Extend the table width to 26 30 for arm chairs or extend the length to 36 for 12 of space for dishes and decor in the center of the table.