What size tablecloth do you need for your table? In this blog, we’ll help you find your size in a couple of clicks, build one tablecloth list for your whole layout, and walk through lap and floor lengths for every common event table. We’ll also match common tablecloth sizes to the tables they fit and explain how to choose between lap and floor length. With the right sizes, you’ll be ready to set tables that look polished and put-together!
Tablecloth Sizes by Table Type
The tool below covers round, banquet, square and cocktail tables. Sizes for 5, 7 and 10 ft tables and card tables are in the charts further down.
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Pick your table to see the right tablecloth for lap and floor length.
36″ round table Seats 4
48″ round table Seats 6
60″ round table Seats 8–10
72″ round table Seats 10–12
4′ banquet table Seats 4–6
6′ banquet table Seats 6–8
8′ banquet table Seats 8–10
48″ square table Seats 8
60″ square table Seats 8
72″ square table Seats 12
24″ round short cocktail table
Floor length · Formal events
84″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size24″ round tall highboy table
Floor length · Formal events
108″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size30″ round short cocktail table
Floor length · Formal events
90″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size30″ round tall highboy table
Floor length · Formal events
120″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size36″ round short cocktail table
Floor length · Formal events
96″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Browse sizes36″ round tall highboy table
Floor length · Formal events
120″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size30″ square short cocktail table
Floor length · Formal events
90″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this size30″ square tall cocktail table
Floor length · Formal events
120″ round tablecloth
Cocktail tables are dressed floor length.
Rent this sizeCalculate Tablecloth Sizes for Your Whole Event
If your layout mixes table shapes and sizes, the calculator below adds each table type, size and quantity to one tablecloth list, with totals and an estimate of how many guests you can seat. You can pick lap or floor length for each table, and the lap or floor length section further down explains how to choose between them.
Tablecloth Size Calculator
Add each type of table you're renting, pick your drop, and we'll tell you exactly which tablecloths to book and how many. Lap length is great for a casual look, while floor length is the go-to for formal events.
What Size Tablecloth for a 6 Foot Table?
A 6 ft banquet table (72″ x 30″) takes a 60″ x 120″ tablecloth for lap length, which hangs 15″ at the sides and 24″ at the ends, or a 90″ x 132″ tablecloth for floor length, which drops 30″ to the floor of a standard 30″-high table.
The same 60″ x 120″ size also fits an 8 ft table at lap length, so a layout that mixes 6 and 8 ft tables can use one lap size throughout.
A 6 ft banquet table seats 6 to 8 guests. If you’re still working out how many tables to rent, our guide to how many people fit at each table size covers rounds and rectangles.
What Size Tablecloth for an 8 Foot Table?
An 8 ft banquet table (96″ x 30″) takes a 60″ x 120″ tablecloth for lap length, which hangs 15″ at the sides and 12″ at the ends, or a 90″ x 156″ tablecloth for floor length, with a 30″ drop on every side.
An 8 ft banquet table seats 8 to 10 guests.
Tablecloth Sizes for 4, 5, 7 and 10 Foot Tables
A 4 ft table takes a 60″ x 96″ tablecloth for lap length and 90″ x 108″ for floor length. A 5 ft table takes 60″ x 96″ and 90″ x 120″, a 7 ft table takes 60″ x 120″ and 90″ x 144″, and a 10 ft table takes 60″ x 150″ and 90″ x 180″. Every floor-length size drops 30″ on all sides, and lap sizes hang 15″ at the sides and 12″ to 24″ at the ends. A 4 ft table seats 4 to 6 guests.

| Table | Table Size | Lap Length | Lap Drop (Sides / Ends) | Floor Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft banquet | 48″ x 30″ | 60″ x 96″ | 15″ / 24″ | 90″ x 108″ |
| 5 ft banquet | 60″ x 30″ | 60″ x 96″ | 15″ / 18″ | 90″ x 120″ |
| 6 ft banquet | 72″ x 30″ | 60″ x 120″ | 15″ / 24″ | 90″ x 132″ |
| 7 ft banquet | 84″ x 30″ | 60″ x 120″ | 15″ / 18″ | 90″ x 144″ |
| 8 ft banquet | 96″ x 30″ | 60″ x 120″ | 15″ / 12″ | 90″ x 156″ |
| 10 ft banquet | 120″ x 30″ | 60″ x 150″ | 15″ / 15″ | 90″ x 180″ |
These sizes assume a 30″-wide table, the standard banquet table width.
Round Tablecloth Sizes
A floor-length round tablecloth is 60″ wider than the tabletop, and lap-length sizes hang about 15″ to 21″ over the edge. So a 48″ round takes a 90″ round tablecloth for lap length and a 108″ round to reach the floor.
If you’re planning around 60″ rounds, our guide to what size linen fits a 60″ round table goes deeper on that size.

| Size of Table | Table Seats | Lap Length | Floor Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36″ Round | 4 | 72″ | 96″ |
| 48″ Round | 6 | 90″ | 108″ |
| 60″ Round | 8–10 | 90″ (or 108″ for a longer drop) | 120″ |
| 72″ Round | 10–12 | 108″ | 132″ |
For a layered look, add an overlay in a contrasting color or fabric over the base linen.
Dressing a 60″ round? It’s the most popular round rental table, so here’s how each linen size looks on it:
- 120″ round: Hangs all the way to the floor and hides the table legs. The most popular choice for weddings and formal events.
- 108″ round: Drops about 24 inches, stopping a few inches above the floor. Polished, without the full floor-length look.
- 90″ round: Drops about 15 inches, right around lap height. A good fit for casual parties.
What Size Tablecloth for a Card Table?
A standard card table is 34″ square, and a 60″ square tablecloth fits it at lap length with about a 13″ drop. For floor length, use a 90″ square tablecloth, which drops 28″, about the height of a standard card table. A 90″ round also works and hangs a little shorter at the corners. A larger 36″ card table takes the same 60″ square for lap length, with a 12″ drop.
Square Tablecloth Sizes
For square tables, a floor-length tablecloth is 60″ wider than the tabletop. Lap-length sizes hang between 12″ and 24″, depending on the table.

| Size of Table | Table Seats | Lap Length | Floor Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48″ Square | 8 | 72″ | 108″ |
| 60″ Square | 8 | 90″ | 120″ |
| 72″ Square | 12 | 120″ | 132″ |
What Size Tablecloth for a Cocktail Table?
Cocktail tables are usually dressed to the floor. A highboy stands 42″ tall, 12″ taller than a seated-height cocktail table, so it needs a longer tablecloth: a 30″ round highboy takes a 120″ round tablecloth, while a 30″ round table at seated height takes a 90″ round.

| Size of Table | Table Height | Floor Length |
|---|---|---|
| 24″ Round Short Cocktail | 30″ | 84″ round |
| 24″ Round Tall Highboy | 42″ | 108″ round |
| 30″ Round Short Cocktail | 30″ | 90″ round |
| 30″ Round Tall Highboy | 42″ | 120″ round |
| 36″ Round Short Cocktail | 30″ | 96″ round |
| 36″ Round Tall Highboy | 42″ | 120″ round |
| 30″ Square Short Cocktail | 30″ | 90″ round |
| 30″ Square Tall Cocktail | 42″ | 120″ round |
On a 30″ highboy, the 120″ round pools about 3″ on the floor. Our guide to how many cocktail tables to rent helps you calculate the right number for your guest list.
For a different look, you can add a square topper over the base cloth on your cocktail tables, or tie a matching ribbon around the middle to cinch the fabric. For a dramatic touch, a tablecloth a little longer than the chart size lets the fabric puddle on the floor.
What Size Table Does My Tablecloth Fit?
To find the table a tablecloth fits, subtract twice the drop from its measurements. A 60″ x 102″ tablecloth, for example, leaves about 15″ hanging all around a 6 ft table, and a 54″ x 108″ gives a shorter 12″ drop at the sides. Here’s what common sizes fit on standard 30″-wide, 30″-high tables:
| Tablecloth | Fits | Drop | Also Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60″ x 84″ | 4 ft table, lap length | 15″ sides, 18″ ends | |
| 60″ x 96″ | 4 ft table, lap length | 15″ sides, 24″ ends | 5 ft table, lap length (15″ sides, 18″ ends) |
| 60″ x 102″ | 6 ft table, lap length | About 15″ all around | 5 ft table, lap length (15″ sides, 21″ ends) |
| 60″ x 120″ | 6 ft or 8 ft table, lap length | 15″ sides; 24″ ends on a 6 ft, 12″ on an 8 ft | 7 ft table, lap length (15″ sides, 18″ ends) |
| 60″ x 126″ | 8 ft table, lap length | 15″ all around | 7 ft table, lap length (15″ sides, 21″ ends) |
| 90″ x 132″ | 6 ft table, floor length | 30″ all around | 5 ft table (30″ sides, 36″ ends that pool) |
| 90″ x 156″ | 8 ft table, floor length | 30″ all around | 7 ft table (30″ sides, 36″ ends that pool) |
| 54″ x 108″ | 6 ft table, short lap length | 12″ sides, 18″ ends | 8 ft table, with 6″ at the ends |
| 52″ x 70″ | 4 ft table, short lap length | 11″ all around | Sized for home dining tables |
| 90″ round | 60″ round, lap length | 15″ | 48″ round, lap length (21″); 30″ round seated cocktail table, floor length (30″); 30″ square seated cocktail table, floor length |
| 108″ round | 48″ round, floor length | 30″ | 72″ round, lap length (18″); 60″ round, longer lap drop (24″); 24″ highboy, floor length (42″) |
| 120″ round | 60″ round, floor length | 30″ | 36″ highboy, floor length (42″); 30″ round highboy (pools about 3″); 30″ square highboy, floor length |
| 132″ round | 72″ round, floor length | 30″ | 60″ round (36″, pools about 6″) |
Want every size on one page? You can download our table and linen size chart to print or keep on your phone.
Lap Length or Floor Length: How Much Drop Do You Need?
Lap length means the tablecloth hangs about 12″ to 24″ over the edge and stops around your guests’ laps. Floor length means it drops all the way down: 30″ on a standard table and 42″ on a highboy.
To size a tablecloth yourself, measure the table’s length and width, or its diameter for a round. Then add twice the drop you want. For floor length on a standard 30″-high table, that means adding 60″: a 6 ft table is 72″ x 30″, so it takes a 90″ x 132″ tablecloth. For lap length on a banquet table, a 60″-wide tablecloth gives you 15″ at the sides, and the length you pick sets how far the ends hang.
Tablecloths come in set sizes, so you’ll rarely land on your exact number. Lap-length tablecloths often hang a little longer at the ends than at the sides, and that looks just as finished. For floor length, a drop up to 3″ longer than the table height still looks right, with the fabric resting on the floor.
Which length to pick comes down to the look you’re going for:
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- Lap length: A relaxed look for casual dinners, birthday parties and backyard get-togethers. The table legs show below the cloth, and guests can pull their chairs in easily.
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- Floor length: A polished look for weddings, galas, and formal dinners. It hides the table legs and anything stored underneath, so it also works well on buffet, gift, and check-in tables.
Table linens come in plenty of fabrics. Polyester is the most common choice, and you can also choose spandex, organza, lamour, satin, lace, velvet, or burlap to suit your theme. If you’re deciding between renting and buying, our guide on whether to rent or buy linens for your event walks through what to consider.
Once the tablecloths are on, our guide to setting a table shows where the plates, glasses, and flatware go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tablecloth do I need for a 6 foot table?
For lap length on a 6 ft banquet table, use a 60″ x 120″ tablecloth, which hangs 15″ at the sides and 24″ at the ends. For floor length, use 90″ x 132″, a 30″ drop to the floor.
What size tablecloth do I need for an 8 foot table?
For lap length on an 8 ft banquet table, use a 60″ x 120″ tablecloth, which hangs 15″ at the sides and 12″ at the ends. For floor length, use 90″ x 156″, a 30″ drop on every side.
What size tablecloth do I need for a 60 inch round table?
For floor length on a 60″ round table, use a 120″ round tablecloth. For a shorter drop, use a 90″ round (lap length) or a 108″ round. A 72″ × 72″ square tablecloth also works for a more casual, layered look.
What size tablecloth do I need for a 72 inch round table?
Use a 108″ round tablecloth for lap length (an 18″ drop) or a 132″ round for floor length (a 30″ drop).
What size tablecloth do I need for a 9 foot table?
Assuming a 30″-wide table (108″ x 30″), a 9 ft table needs about a 60″ x 138″ tablecloth for lap length, which hangs 15″ on every side, and 90″ x 168″ for floor length, a 30″ drop.
What size tablecloth do I need for a 12 foot table?
Assuming a 30″-wide table (144″ x 30″), a 12 ft table needs about 60″ x 174″ for lap length, which hangs 15″ on every side, and 90″ x 204″ for floor length, a 30″ drop. You can also overlap two tablecloths in the middle: two 60″ x 120″ cover it at lap length, and two 90″ x 132″ reach the floor.
What size tablecloth fits a rectangular table that seats 6?
A 6 ft banquet table seats 6 to 8 guests. It takes a 60″ x 120″ tablecloth for lap length or 90″ x 132″ for floor length.
Will a 60 x 120 tablecloth fit a 6 foot table?
Yes. A 60″ x 120″ is the lap-length size we recommend for a 6 ft banquet table. It hangs 15″ at the sides and 24″ at the ends.
What size floor-length tablecloth fits a 6 foot table?
Use a 90″ x 132″ tablecloth. It drops 30″ on every side, reaching the floor of a standard 30″-high table.
Find Tablecloths and Tables for Your Event on Reventals
Getting the size right takes three steps: measure your table, choose lap or floor length, and pick the standard tablecloth that lands closest to your drop. Once that’s settled, you can focus on colors and fabrics.
Reventals makes it easy to find tables and tablecloths in matching sizes and submit your full rental request in one place. Our team handles the details behind the scenes, so you can spend your time on the parts of planning you enjoy.
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