

Generally speaking, you'll want to leave about 36" of space around the table, meaning 3 feet between the edge of the table and your walls or furniture pieces. Your Room: The first thing you'll want to consider is the size of your dining space.
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A good average size for most people is a 30" x 48" table top, which can comfortably seat 4 to 6 people, and generally fits well in most dining spaces, even smaller ones.īanquette table with Savile Series Table Base by Craftsman Design & Renovation With rectangular dining tables, which are more common, you can easily fit up to 8 people comfortably at a 30" x 72" table top. A round 60" table top can usually fit up to 8 people, while a 60" square table top can fit up to 3 guests per side in a pinch, so up to 12 people.

A round 48" table top can usually accommodate up to 5 or 6 people, while a 48" square table can comfortably fit 8 guests. A round 42" table top can usually fit 4 or 5 people, or up to 8 people at a 42" square table.

A 36" table top can usually accommodate 4 people. While the exact numbers vary based on the shape of your table, generally, a 30" table top can usually only accommodate two people. There are a few different factors to consider when deciding what size and shape table to create including the shape of the table, the size of your room, and how often you'll need all the seating. For residential dining tables, you may want to allow more space for guests, at least 24" per person.) (Note: The above diagram was made with restaurant seating in mind.
