Round table sizes
By the SitBliss team · Updated · 3 min read
The short version
- A 48-inch round usually seats 6, or 8 snugly.
- A 60-inch round usually seats 8, or 10 snugly.
- A 72-inch round usually seats 10, or 12 snugly.
- Each guest usually needs about 24 inches of table edge.
- Keep two or three seats spare for last-minute guests.
1. How many guests fit
These are the usual numbers for banquet rounds. Venues differ, and chairs with arms take more room, so ask your venue which tables and chairs they have.
| Table | Comfortable | Snug |
|---|---|---|
| 48-inch round | 6 | 8 |
| 60-inch round | 8 | 10 |
| 72-inch round | 10 | 12 |
| 6-foot rectangle | 6 | 8 |
2. How much room each guest needs
Each guest usually needs about 24 inches of table edge for a place setting and elbow room, and 30 inches feels generous. A 60-inch round has about 188 inches of edge, which is why 8 guests sit comfortably and 10 fit snugly.
3. Room between tables
Venues usually leave about 5 to 6 feet between table edges, so chairs can move back and people can pass behind them. A tighter room fits more tables but feels crowded once everyone is seated.
4. Mixing table sizes
Most rooms use one size, but a bigger table for a large family, or a smaller one for a few close friends, can save splitting a party. Tell your venue early: their stock of each size is usually limited.