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How much space do you need between dining chairs?
Distance Between Chairs Allow at least 24 inches between chairs, as measured from the center point of the seat. For example, if each seat is 18 inches wide, a minimum of 6 inches between chairs will provide sufficient elbow room.
How long should a table be to fit 4 chairs on each side?
A table that seats four should be about 48″ long. To seat four to six people, look for a table that is at least 60″ long. For six to eight guests, your table should be at least 78″ long. The rule of thumb is to allow 24″ of space per seat at your dining table.
How much space should be between chair and tabletop?
For all tables, we recommend allowing for at least 12″ of space between the seat of your chair and the tabletop. If your table has an apron, there should be 7″ of space between the top of the seat and bottom of the apron.
How much space do I need for an 8 seater dining table?
Rectangular and Oval Dining People 2 No Shared area 2′ x 2’6″ (61 x 76cm) Minimum Size (with shared area) 2′ x 3′ (61 x 91cm) 6 6′ x 2’6″ (183 x 76cm) 6’6″ x 3′ (198 x 91cm) 8 8′ x 2’6″ (244 x 76cm) 8’6″ x 3′ (259 x 91cm) 10 10′ x 2’6″ (305 x 76cm) 10’6″ x 3′ (320 x 91cm) 12 12′ x 2’6″ (366 x 76cm) 10’6″ x 4′ (320 x 122cm).
How much space do you need to pull out a chair?
Avoid banged up walls and keep diners comfortable by leaving at least two feet between a dining chair and a wall. That will allow enough room to walk behind and pull out the chair. Chairs should be spaced about two feet apart.
How much space do you need between dining table and wall?
We generally recommend at least 36 inches between the edge of your table and other furniture or the wall. This provides enough room for someone to walk behind the chairs while others are seated or to open a door on a nearby cabinet.
How many can you seat at a 6 foot rectangular table?
How Many People Can Sit at a 6 Foot Table? If you have a 6 foot round table (72 inches), you can seat 8-10 people at the table. If it is a 30 inch by 72 inch rectangular table, 6-8 seats will fit around the table, with 3 chairs on either side and 1 chair at either end.
How much space does a 72 round table with chairs require?
So let’s break this down into inches. The circumference of a 72-inch table is about 226 inches. In general, to sit comfortably most people need about 24 inches of table space.
Do dining chairs have to fit under table?
RULE: Chairs should be able to slide under the table with ease with or without arms. Ideally, there should be 7″ between the chair arm and apron of the table but that’s not a hard rule. The back height of your chair should be similar in scale to your table.
How much room do you need for a 10 person table?
To seat 10, five side-by-side, you should aim for a minimum length of 10 feet and width of 2 feet 6 inches (305 x 76cm). If you want to include a head and foot setting, aim for 10’6″ x 3 feet (323 x 91cm), or ideally 11′ 6″ x 4’6″ (354 x 140cm) for generous seating space.
How much space should be between table and legs?
Most dining chairs are 16″ – 20″ wide and you’ll want several inches of space between the table leg and the first chair and between each of the chairs. Typically, the rule of 24″ to 28″ per person works, but if you have abnormally wide or narrow chairs you may need to adjust accordingly.
How long is a table that seats 12?
You need about 1 1/2 to 2 feet to seat a diner comfortably, so a table about 9-10 feet long would work for 12. Pedestal tables can accommodate guests better since there’s no leg to get in the way.
What is the length of a 10 seater dining table?
A standard, rectangular 10-person table measures 96-inches long.
How long is a 10 seater table?
Tables are typically 36 inches wide, says Home Stratosphere. If the chosen table is less than this, the end may not be wide enough for a setting, in which case the required length must adjusted. To seat 10 people, with four on each side of the rectangle, the table must be 96 inches long.
How much space do you need per person at a table?
First, consider how many people you want to seat at your table—this will determine the table size you need. We recommend having at least 24 to 26 inches of tabletop space per person or place setting.
How much room is needed for a 60 round table and chairs?
Use 12 sq ft per person for 60 in round tables with 8 per table or any other round table.
How many can you seat at a 5 foot rectangular table?
If rectangular, and the table length is 5 feet: sits 4-6 comfortably; if it’s 5 feet round, up to 8 people comfortably; If rectangular, and the table length is 6 feet: sits 6-8 comfortably; if it’s 6 feet round: up to 10 people comfortably (if you use banquet chairs, you can squeeze 12 people);.
How many can you seat at a 4 foot rectangular table?
A 4 ft. banquet table can comfortably seat 4 guests, and a 6 ft. banquet table can comfortably sit 6.
How many can sit at a 72 inch rectangular table?
A good starting size for a rectangular table is 60″ x 30″, with that size, you can accommodate 6 guests comfortably, and a few more in a pinch. Stretching the length to 72″ will allow you to comfortably seat 8 people, and increasing the size to 72″ x 48″ will allow you to comfortably seat 10.
