7 inches of distance from chair to end of table on each side of the chair.
Minimum patio size for table and chairs.
3 feet of distance from table to wall on all sides.
3 feet table height.
To walk around a chair that is pulled away from the table you need a minimum of 2 feet.
The minimum patio size to accommodate a 48 round table is 10 feet 6 inches.
Table length will vary according to chair width.
2 2 1 4 1 2 2 14 feet.
If you just want something simple with room for some dining furniture a good size would be either 10 x 15 or 15 x 15.
This patio is 10 x 20.
Use 12 14 feet as a minimum patio size allotment for each 48 round table you intend to accommodate.
Include paving required for paths.
It also has on it a large club chair rocking chair and coffee table.
So the minimum width of this portion of the patio or deck would be the following calculation.
Don t forget your barbecue which will need an extra space about 2m.
It accommodates a 48 dining table and 4 chairs.
This allows enough space to pull out chairs but not much walk around space.
A squashed entertaining space isn t ideal so for a patio perfect for four you ll need about 3mx3m or a patio circle with a diameter of at least 3m.
The size of your patio should be large enough to accommodate the furniture.
Here s a simple formula for your outdoor dining space.
Don t forget walk around space.
For six to eight make it at least 4mx4m.
In general you ll want to allow at least 2 feet 0 8 meter from the edge of a table to the end of a patio to allow space for a chair and circulation.
You don t need much space to support a small table and a couple of chairs.
To walk around a chair that is pulled away from the table you need a minimum of 2 feet.
It should look proportional to the house and grounds.
In order to sit at the table you generally have to pull the chair away from the table approximately 1 foot.
Add an extra 2 3 feet of paving around your patio furniture.
If the patio is large enough step back and consider its scale.
Figure about 2 feet square for each outdoor chair plus about 1 or 2 feet to push back from a table.
It is better to have a patio too large than too small.
In order to sit at the table you generally have to pull the chair away from the table approximately 1 foot.