A tablecloth that fits hangs eight to twelve inches past the edge of the table on every side — enough to drape gracefully without landing in anyone's lap. This page tells you which size does that for your table: measure, check the chart, or let the calculator do the arithmetic.
How to measure for a tablecloth
- Measure the tabletop. Length and width, edge to edge — with the leaves in if you are buying for Shabbos, since that is how the table will stand when the cloth is on it.
- Choose your drop. The drop is how far the cloth hangs past the edge of the table. Eight inches is the everyday standard; ten to twelve reads more formal.
- Add the drop twice. Table length plus two drops is your cloth length, and the same arithmetic gives the width. Then round up to the nearest size in the chart.
Tablecloth size chart
The chart assumes a standard dining table 36" to 44" wide. Every cloth listed is 66" or 70" wide, which puts a proper drop on both sides — the length is what changes with your table.
| Table length | Seats (approx.) | Tablecloth size |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 54" | 4 | 54" × 70" or 54" × 72" |
| 58" – 75" | 4 – 6 | 66" or 70" × 90" |
| 82" – 92" | 6 – 8 | 66" or 70" × 108" |
| 94" – 110" (8-ft folding table) | 8 – 10 | 66" × 120" or 70" × 126" |
| 114" – 128" | 10 – 12 | 66" × 140" or 70" × 144" |
| 132" – 146" | 12 – 14 | 66" × 160" or 70" × 162" |
| 152" – 165" | 14 – 16 | 66" or 70" × 180" |
| 170" – 184" | 16 – 18 | 70" × 198" |
| 188" – 205" (two 8-ft tables) | 18 – 20 | 70" × 220" |
The 8-foot folding table
The workhorse of simchas and Yom Tov seating measures 96" long by 30" wide. A 70" × 126" cloth covers it with about 15" of drop at the ends and a generous fall at the sides; a 66" × 120" sits slightly trimmer. Two 8-footers pushed end to end make a 192" table — that is a 70" × 220" cloth, one piece, no seam down the middle. The shorter 6-foot folding table (72" × 30") takes a 90" cloth.
Tablecloth size calculator
Tablecloth sizing questions
What size tablecloth fits an 8-foot folding table?
A 70" × 126" is the comfortable choice — about 15 inches of drop at each end. If you prefer a trimmer look, a 66" × 120" works too. For two 8-foot tables pushed end to end, go straight to a 70" × 220".
How far should a tablecloth hang over the edge?
Eight inches is the everyday standard; ten to twelve looks more formal. Anything under six starts to look skimpy, and much past fifteen ends up in laps. For a Shabbos or Yom Tov table, we would err toward the fuller drop.
What if my table is between sizes?
Size up. The extra length falls into the drop, and a slightly fuller drop always looks better than a cloth straining to reach the edge.
What about a table with leaves?
Measure the table the way it will stand for the meal. Many of our customers keep two cloths — one for the everyday table, one for the fully extended Shabbos table — rather than fold a long cloth around a short table. And for the occasional extra-long setup, two cloths overlapped at the seam is the time-honored trick.
Do these sizes work for round tables?
The chart is for rectangular and oval tables, which is what our tablecloth collections are cut for. For a round table, add your drop twice to the diameter — a 60" round with a 10" drop wants an 80" round cloth.
Once you have the size
Choose the cloth to match the table you keep: spill proof for weekly Shabbos use, faux leather for wipe-clean elegance, chenille for texture and color, or the full tablecloth collection for classic white and lace. Still weighing fabrics and styles? Our guide to choosing the right tablecloth walks through materials and looks. Every one is an upscale line on sale — that part is our specialty.