What size round table is needed to seat 10 people?
When planning how many people you are able to seat at a round
table, the following are event industry standards:
30" table=2-4 people
36" table=4-5 people
48" table=6-8 people
54" table=8-9 people
60" table=8-10 people
66" table=9-11 people
72" table=10-12 people
If you'd like to be more specific, or are using nonstandard
sized tables, a good rule of thumb is to allow 18-24 inches of
linear space per person. Based on the number of people you are
seating at the table, calculate the total amount of linear inches
you'll need per table, then divide that number by Pi (3.14) to
figure the diameter of the table you will need.
For example, here is the calculation for the size of a round
table for 10 people:
10 guests x 21 inches per guest = 210 total linear inches
210 total linear inches / 3.14 = 66.88 inches in diameter
Based on this calculation, you will need a table that is at
least 66.88 inches in diameter to seat 10 people, allowing 21
inches for each seat.
For an accurate estimate, be sure to consider are the width of
the chairs you'll be using. Metal folding chairs are typically
17-19 inches wide, while rental ballroom chairs are only 16.3
inches wide. Another consideration is the place setting you'll be
using at each seat. If it is an elaborate place setting with a
charger and multiple pieces of flatware, then calculate the space
needed per person accordingly.