Wedding Table Size Calculator
Pick a table shape and size — get the recommended and maximum seat count, plus how many tables your guest count needs.
Standard 60-inch round — the most common wedding table.
Always plan one buffer table for late additions.
Reference table — standard sizes
| Shape | Size | Comfortable | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | 122 cm (48") | 6 | 8 |
| Round | 152 cm (60") | 8 | 10 |
| Round | 183 cm (72") | 10 | 12 |
| Rectangular | 183 × 76 cm (6 × 2.5 ft) | 6 | 8 |
| Rectangular | 244 × 76 cm (8 × 2.5 ft) | 8 | 10 |
| Rectangular | 305 × 76 cm (10 × 2.5 ft) | 10 | 12 |
| Oval | 213 cm (84") | 8 | 10 |
How to use this calculator
Start with your venue\'s usable floor area. Subtract space for the dance floor (4×5m minimum for 100 guests), DJ/band area, gift table, cake table, and pathways. What remains is what you have for guest tables.
Plug your guest count into the calculator. The "recommended" number gives every guest 60cm of elbow room — comfortable for a 3–4 hour dinner. The "maximum" number squeezes guests in at 45cm — workable for cocktail seating, tight for plated dinners.
Space between tables
Don\'t forget the pathways. A round 152cm table needs at least 150cm of clear edge-to-edge space to the next table for catering. For wheelchair routes, plan 180–200cm. A common mistake is to fit "exactly" 12 tables in the room and then discover the staff cannot serve dishes without asking guests to scoot in.
Comfortable vs. maximum — what\'s the difference?
"Comfortable" means each guest can sit, eat, and gesture without bumping their neighbours. "Maximum" means they fit — but elbows touch, chairs back into the next table\'s chairs, and there\'s no room for centrepieces or wine glasses without overlap. Always plan to the comfortable number for sit-down dinners.