Dining table sizes for 2, 4, 6 and 8 seaters

By the Inbecto team · Updated

A 4 seater dining table is about 4 ft by 3 ft (or 3.5 ft round), a 6 seater about 6 ft by 3 ft and an 8 seater about 8 ft by 3.5 ft. Tables are about 2 ft 6 in high. Leave 3 ft from the table edge to the wall so chairs pull out.

Table sizes

Dining table sizes
SeatsRectangularRoundRoom, at least
22.5 × 2.5 ft2.5 ft across8.5 × 8.5 ft
44 × 3 ft3.5 ft across10 × 9 ft
66 × 3 ft4.5 ft across12 × 9 ft
88 × 3.5 ft5 ft across14 × 9.5 ft
  • Allow 2 ft of table edge for each person
  • Height 2 ft 6 in (30 inches), chair seats 1 ft 6 in
  • 3 ft from the table edge to a wall; 3.5 to 4 ft where people walk behind the chairs

Questions

  • About 6 ft by 3 ft for a rectangle, or 4.5 ft across for a round table.

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