The following diagrams will vary slightly according to table shape.
Average rectangular dining table size.
In this page you can determine sizes for rectangular dining tables.
They are meant to be guidelines for space distances and height.
Here are the standard table sizes for each shape.
All examples below use square 4 people or rectangle tables 6 to 12 people.
Square tables are best for seating four people and usually range between 36 and 44 wide.
Rectangular dining tables and round dining tables.
Rectangular square and round.
Standard rectangular table measurements.
Twelve inches are added to the length of tables intended to seat five or six people and 78 inch long tables accommodate up to eight.
If a dining table is too small it will be uncomfortable for the guests.
Smaller rectangular tables for four to six people start at widths from 2 6 3 76 91 cm.
Rectangle dining table dimensions for 4 people.
Of all the different table shapes a rectangular table is the most common choice for dining rooms.
A narrow rectangular table may be the most suitable shape for a long narrow dining room.
And if it is too big it will feel naked.
Most dining tables come in one of the basic shapes.
See also our size chart for round dining tables.
Rectangular tables take up the most space but are the best choice whenever larger gatherings are a possibility.
Dining room size and table dimensions for 4 people 1.
There are two main categories of dining tables.
Able to be combined side by side as larger collective dining layouts rectangular tables are found in most restaurants that need flexibility for various needs.
These pieces comfortably fit a small family while leaving elbow room between each diner.