Round table seating: how many people fit
A 60 inch round table seats 8 people comfortably and 10 snugly. A 72 inch round seats 10 to 12, a 48 inch round 6 to 8. Pick your table and guest count below to see the seats per table and how many tables you need.
Round table seating chart
| Round table | Comfortable | Snug | Floor-length cloth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 in (2½ ft) | 2 | 3 | 90 in |
| 36 in (3 ft) | 4 | 5 | 96 in |
| 42 in (3½ ft) | 4 | 5 | 102 in |
| 48 in (4 ft) | 6 | 8 | 108 in |
| 54 in (4½ ft) | 7 | 8 | 114 in |
| 60 in (5 ft) | 8 | 10 | 120 in |
| 66 in (5½ ft) | 9 | 11 | 126 in |
| 72 in (6 ft) | 10 | 12 | 132 in |
Comfortable leaves about 22 to 24 inches of table edge per person, enough for a plated meal with a charger, glasses and elbows. Snug comes down to about 19 inches and works with slim chairs and a buffet or family-style meal where fewer plates sit on the table at once. Floor-length cloth sizes assume a standard 30 inch table height: diameter plus 60 inches.
How many people fit at a 60 inch round table?
Eight, for a seated dinner. The table is about 188 inches around, which gives each of 8 guests roughly 23½ inches. Ten people fit if you use Chiavari or other narrow chairs and keep the centerpiece slim: each guest then gets just under 19 inches, which is fine for a banquet but tight with armchairs. That's why rental companies list a 60 inch round as "8 to 10". Five-foot rounds are the most common size at wedding venues, so if the venue says "tables of 10", ask whether they mean 60 or 72 inch rounds.
Rectangular banquet tables
| Table (30 in wide) | Sides only | With ends |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (48 × 30 in) | 4 | 6 |
| 6 ft (72 × 30 in) | 6 | 8 |
| 8 ft (96 × 30 in) | 8 | 10 |
Long tables pushed end to end lose the end seats where they meet, so count only the sides for each table in the middle of a row.
How much room the tables need
Plan on about 10 to 12 square feet per guest for round-table dinner seating, which covers the table, the chairs pushed back and a walkway. A 60 inch round with 8 chairs takes a circle roughly 10 to 11 feet across. Leave at least 5 feet between table edges where servers need to get through.
From table count to seating chart
Once you know how many tables you have, the wedding seating chart generator seats your guest list at them: couples and families together, people who shouldn't share a table apart, and a printable chart at the end.
FAQ
How many people does a 60 inch round table seat?
8 people comfortably, 10 if you use narrow chairs such as Chiavari chairs and keep the centerpiece small. For a plated wedding dinner with chargers and glassware, plan on 8.
How many people fit at a 72 inch round table?
10 comfortably and 12 at most. A 72 inch round is the usual choice when you want tables of 10.
How many round tables do I need for 100 guests?
13 tables of 8 on 60 inch rounds (104 seats), or 10 tables of 10 on 72 inch rounds. Add a head or sweetheart table separately if you have one.
What size tablecloth fits a 60 inch round table?
A 120 inch round cloth reaches the floor on a standard 30 inch high table. A 90 inch round cloth hangs about 15 inches, to roughly lap height.