Tablecloth Sizing for Round, Square and Rectangle Tables

WoW Imprints - Custom Tablecloths Expert

3 min readSep 27, 2021

Ordering the correct tablecloth size for your table is very important. The Tablecloth Sizing for Round, Square and Rectangle Tables vary. Let us explain in detail

First important thing while ordering an tablecloth is the drop. You might have in mind why should i worry about the tablecloth drop?

Tablecloth drop is very important when calculating tablecloth sizing.The cloth overhanging on the sides of the table is called tablecloth drop.

If you order an tablecloth without a drop, there wont be any overhang. The tablecloth will just cover the table top.

What is the Ideal Tablecloth Drop?

Before we talk about the tablecloth drop. Where are you going to use the tablecloth? Just Casual or Formal?

For Casual use, the ideal tablecloth drop would be minimum 6" upto 10" for 30" Height Standard Table. Anything above 10" will reach lap level (leading to discomfort to the seater) unless your table is an custom height table.

For Formal use, the ideal tablecloth drop would be minimum 15" upto floor length. For floor length you need to check your table height, mostly 29"/30" for standard sized tables. Please keep in mind some custom tables are 36" Height, 42" Height, we would recommend measuring your table height before ordering.

In addition if you are planning to tie the tablecloth with an sash make sure to add an additional 6" to 9" to your tablecloth drop.

Now lets move on to calculate tablecloth sizing.

What tablecloth size do you need for your table?

TABLECLOTH SIZING CALCULATION FOR ROUND TABLES

Step 1: Measure your Round Table Diameter.
Step 2: Decide the Tablecloth drop you need.

Tablecloth Size = Table Diameter + 2 times (drop)

Example:
If your Round Table Diameter is 60 inch and you need 15 inch drop to the floor.
Tablecloth Size = 60 inch + 2 times (15" drop) = 60 + 30 = 90.

You will need to order 90 inch Round Tablecloth for your 60 inch Round Table.

TABLECLOTH SIZING CALCULATION FOR SQUARE AND RECTANGLE TABLES

Step 1: Measure your Table Width and Length.
Step 2: Decide the Tablecloth drop you need.

Tablecloth Size = (Table Width + 2 times (drop)) x (Table Width + 2 times ( drop))

Example:
If your Table Width is 60 inch and Length is 60 inch and you need 15" drop to the floor.
Tablecloth Size = (60 inch + 2 times (15")) + (60 inch + 2 times (15")) = (60+30) x (60+30)

You will need to order 90 x 90 inch Square Tablecloth for your 60 x 60 inch Square Table.

To make it easy for you, please find below tablecloths sizing chart for the most popular table sizes.