How to Calculate Table Size & Seating Capacity

Table Type	Seats Comfortably	Notes
30” Round Table	2–3 people	Commonly used for cocktail or café-style seating.
36” Round Table	4 people	Ideal for intimate gatherings or small dining areas.
48” Round Table (4-foot)	6 people	Works well for family-style or casual dining setups.
60” Round Table (5-foot)	8 people	Most popular size for weddings and corporate events.
72” Round Table (6-foot)	10 people	Best for banquet-style events with larger guest counts.
48” x 48” Square Table	8 people	Great for social seating or modern event layouts.
60” x 60” Square Table	8–10 people	Allows more elbow room and elegant spacing.
72” x 72” Square Table	10–12 people	Excellent for large dinner settings or family tables.
48” x 96” Rectangular Table (4’ x 8’)	8–10 people	Common for buffets, farm-style dining, or meetings.
6-foot x 30” Rectangular Table	6–8 people	Standard banquet table for catering and conferences.
8-foot x 30” Rectangular Table	8–10 people	Best for long banquet lines or communal seating.
60” Serpentine Table	5–6 people	Used for buffet lines, bars, or creative table shapes.

Quick Tips to Estimate Seating

Allow 24 inches (2 feet) of table edge per person for comfort.
Round tables seat more people in less space; rectangular tables are best for long layouts.
Add extra space between tables for servers and guest movement — typically 5–6 feet between table edges.