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How To Measure for Tablecloths and
Table Covers
Find a
Tablecloth Pattern by Size Chart
Table Linens (Doilies,
Runners, & Toppers) Size Chart
Measuring For Your Table Cover:
Rectangle/Oblong and Oval Tables:
Measure length and width. (Don't forget to add the leaves to your
measurements). Decide on the length of the desired drop. The drop is
the part of the tablecloth that hangs from the edge of the table.
This measurement must be added to length and width for both ends and
both sides. If you want an 8" drop, add 16" to the length and width
measurement of your table. This is your tablecloth size. If you want
a 15" formal drop, add 30" to the length and width. This is your
tablecloth size. It is not improper for the drop to touch chairs.
The longer the drop, the more formal the setting.
There may not be the perfect size cloth for your table. You may need
to select a tablecloth size that is close to the perfect fit. In
this case, you should determine what the drop would be for the
selected cloth on your table. Drops less than 5 inches are not
recommended.
To Calculate What the Drop Would Be for Rectangle/Oblong and Oval
Tables:
Take the size of the selected tablecloth and subtract the
size of the table. Divide by 2. Example for Both - If the
tablecloth you select measures 70 x 90 and your table
measures 40x70, 70 minus 40 is 30. 30 divided by 2 is 15. 15
inches is your drop for the ends of your table. For the sides, 90
minus 70 is 20, 20 divided by 2 is 10. 10 inches is your drop on the
sides of your table.
For Round and Square Tables:
Measure diameter. Important: Decide on the length of the
desired drop. The drop is the part of the tablecloth that hangs from
the edge of the table. Multiply the desired drop by 2. This
measurement must be added to the diameter of your table measurement
If you want an 8" drop, add 16" to the diameter measurement of your
table. This is your tablecloth size. If you want a 15" formal drop,
add 30" to the diameter measurement of your table. This is your
tablecloth size. It is not improper for the drop to touch chairs.
The longer the drop, the more formal the setting.
There may not be the perfect size cloth for your table. You may need
to select a tablecloth size that is close to the perfect fit. In
this case, you should determine what the drop would be for the
selected cloth on your table. Drops less than 5 inches are not
recommended.
To Calculate What the Drop Would Be for Round and Square Tables:
Take the size of the selected tablecloth and subtract the
diameter of the table. Divide by 2. Example for Round - If
the tablecloth you select measures 72 round and your round table
diameter is 48, 72 minus 48 is 24. 24 divided by 2 is 12. 12
inches is your drop all around.
Example for Square - If the tablecloth you select
measures 58 square and your square table diameter is 36, 58 minus 36
is 24. 24 divided by 2 is 12. 12 inches is your drop all
around
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| Table Shape |
Cloth Size |
Fits Table Size |
Seats |
| Round -Diameter |
70"
177 cm |
46 x 54"
117 x 137 cm |
4 to 6 |
Oblong
Rectangle |
52 x 70"
132 x 178 cm |
28 x 46" to 38 x 54"
71 x 117cm to 96 x 137 cm |
4 to 6 |
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60 x 84"
152 x 213 cm |
40 x 60 to 50 x 70"
102 x 152 to 127 x 178 cm |
6 to 8 |
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70 x 90"
178 x 228 cm |
36 x 60" to 48 x 72"
91 x 152 cm to 122 x183 cm |
6 to 8 |
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60 x 104"
152 x 264cm |
40 x 78" to 50 x 88"
102 x 198 cm to 127x 224 cm |
8 to 10 |
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70 x 108"
178 x 274 cm |
36 x 74" to 48 x 92"
91 x 188 cm to 122 x 233 cm |
8 to 10 |
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60 x 120"
152 x 304 cm |
40 x 96" to 50 x 106"
102 x 244 cm to 127 x 269 cm |
10 to 12 |
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70 x 126"
178 x 320 cm |
36 x 96" to 48" x 108"
91 x 244 cm to 122 x 274 cm |
10 to 12 |
| Oval |
60 x 84"
172 x 213 cm |
40 x 60 to 50 x 70"
102 x 152 to 127 x 178 cm |
6 to 8 |
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70 x 90"
178 x 228 cm |
36 x 60" to 48 x 72"
91 x 152 cm to 122 x183 cm |
6 to 8 |
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60 x 104"
152 x 264 cm |
40 x 78" to 50 x 88"
102 x 198 cm to 127x 224 cm |
8 to 10 |
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70 x 108"
178 x 274 cm |
36 x 74" to 48 x 92"
91 x 188 cm to 122 x 233 cm |
10 to 12 |
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