May 30, 2023
As you design your next tablescape, let’s make the shopping process as painless as possible. Consider this your guide to calculating the right size tablecloth for your table.
Buying the Right Sized Tablecloth
Consider the "Drop"
The “drop” of your tablecloth is the length the cloth drapes over the edge of your table and sets the tone for the style of meal you’re hosting. For more casual dining, where the drop is lap length, we recommend a drop of 6 - 10 inches. For formal dining, where the drop is near floor length, we recommend a drop of 20 - 30 inches.
Measure and Calculate
Round Tables
Measure the diameter of the table and add twice the desired drop.
Oblong Tables
Measure across the table through the center to determine the length and the width of the table then add twice the desired drop to each dimension.
Square Tables
Measure one side of the table's dimensions and add twice the desired drop.
Rectangular Tables
Measure the sides of the table to determine the length and width of the table then add twice the desired drop to each dimension.
Rectangle Tablecloth Size Guide
| Table Size | Tablecloth Size | Approx. Number of Settings |
|
62-72" |
72x90" |
6-8 |
|
80-92" |
72x108" |
8-10 |
|
96-110" |
72x126" |
10-12 |
|
110-126" |
72x144" |
12-14 |
Square or Round Tablecloth Size Guide
| Table Size | Tablecloth Size | Approx. Number of Settings |
|
55-70" |
90" Round or Square |
6-8 |
|
70-92" |
108" Round or Square |
8-10 |
Table Linens at Home Treasures
Our collection of table linens was designed with versatility in mind so they can be enjoyed every day with family or impress your guests at a more formal dinner party. Using only the finest Italian fabrics, which can be customized with a variety of finishes—a hand-guided hemstitch, satin stitch, applique or lace inset—our linens are intended to help bring your table to life. If you’re interested in upgrading your table linens, we invite you to explore our extensive collection of luxury options. And don’t forget, if you want to design something of your own, we’d be happy to customize something just for you and your preferences!