Find the right tablecloth size for any table shape. Enter your table shape, width, length (or diameter for round tables), and your preferred drop length — the calculator returns the exact finished tablecloth dimensions you need, plus a breakdown of how the drop adds to each side.
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Size Summary
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For rectangular or square tables, measure the width and length of the tabletop in inches. For round tables, measure the diameter (across the widest point). Then decide how much drop — the overhang on each side — you want, and add twice the drop to each dimension to get the required tablecloth size.
Drop refers to how far the tablecloth hangs below the edge of the table on each side. A drop of 6–12 inches is considered standard for everyday dining. For formal events, weddings, or banquets, a drop of 15 inches or more — up to a full floor-length drape of about 29 inches — is common.
A standard 6-foot folding table is typically 30 inches wide and 72 inches long. With an 8-inch drop on all sides, you'd need a tablecloth that is 46 inches × 88 inches. For a floor-length drape, you'd need approximately 88 inches × 130 inches depending on table height.
For a 60-inch diameter round table, add twice your desired drop to the diameter. With an 8-inch drop, you'd need a 76-inch round tablecloth. For a full floor-length drape (assuming a 30-inch table height), you'd want a 120-inch round cloth.
Common round tablecloth sizes include 70", 90", 108", 120", and 132" in diameter. A 70" cloth suits a small 48–54" round table with a short drop. A 120" or 132" cloth is typically used for a 60" banquet table with a floor-length drape at events.
Yes. Round tables require a circular tablecloth sized to their diameter plus drop. Rectangular and oval tables use the same formula — add twice the drop to both width and length. Square tables follow the same rule but since both sides are equal, you only need one dimension. Using the wrong shape cloth will result in uneven overhang or bunching.
If you can't find the exact recommended size, always go up to the next standard size rather than down. A slightly longer drop looks intentional, while a cloth that's too small will expose the table edges and look untidy.
For casual, everyday dining, a drop of 6 to 8 inches is ideal — enough to look tidy without getting in the way. For formal dinners, 10 to 12 inches creates an elegant look. For weddings, galas, or event tables where the base should be hidden, a floor-length drop of 28–30 inches is the standard.