Guide
Dining table sizes for 2, 4, 6 and 8 people
Updated
A table for 4 is usually 120 × 80 cm (47 × 31 in) or 90–110 cm (35–43 in) round; for 6, 150–180 × 90 cm (59–71 × 35 in); for 8, 200–240 × 100 cm (79–94 × 39 in). Allow about 60 cm (24 in) of edge per person and at least 75 cm (30 in) from the table to a wall for chairs.
Rectangular dining tables
| Seats | Table size | Room size with chairs pulled out |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 70–80 × 70–80 cm (28–31 in square) | about 2.2 × 2.2 m (7′ 3″ × 7′ 3″) |
| 4 | 120 × 80 cm (47 × 31 in) | about 2.8 × 2.4 m (9′ 2″ × 7′ 10″) |
| 6 | 150–180 × 90 cm (59–71 × 35 in) | about 3.3–3.6 × 2.5 m (10′ 10″–11′ 10″ × 8′ 2″) |
| 8 | 200–240 × 100 cm (79–94 × 39 in) | about 3.8–4.2 × 2.6 m (12′ 6″–13′ 9″ × 8′ 6″) |
| 10 | 260–300 × 100 cm (102–118 × 39 in) | about 4.4–4.8 × 2.6 m (14′ 5″–15′ 9″ × 8′ 6″) |
Round and square tables
| Seats | Round (diameter) | Square |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 70–80 cm (28–31 in) | 70–80 cm (28–31 in) |
| 4 | 90–110 cm (35–43 in) | 90–100 cm (35–39 in) |
| 6 | 120–140 cm (47–55 in) | not usual |
| 8 | 150–180 cm (59–71 in) | 140–150 cm (55–59 in) |
How the numbers work
- Allow about 60 cm (24 in) of table edge per person, or 70 cm (28 in) for armchairs.
- Standard dining height is 74–76 cm (29–30 in).
- Leave at least 75 cm (30 in) from the table edge to a wall so a chair can be pulled out, and 90–110 cm (35–43 in) where people need to walk behind someone seated.
An extending table needs the extended size planned in, or at least checked once. See space around furniture for more.
Dining table 180 x 90 cm Sideboard 160 x 45 Dining chair 50 x 55 Dining chair 50 x 55