Table Cloth Size Calculator

Work out table cloth size instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Table Cloth Size Calculator

Cloth size is the table dimension plus twice the drop, since the fabric hangs on both sides. A 20-30 cm drop is casual, 40-60 cm is formal, and a floor-length cloth on a standard 75 cm high table needs a 75 cm drop.

Formula

Tablecloth size

cloth = table dimension + 2 x drop; round cloth diameter = table diameter + 2 x drop

Worked example

With the default values below, Table Cloth Size Calculator returns Cloth length of 240.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Table length: 180 cm
Table width: 90 cm
Desired drop: 30 cm
Table shapeone of Rectangular, Round (use length as diameter): Rectangular

Results

Cloth length: 240.00 cm
Cloth width: 150.00 cm
Fabric area: 3.60 m²
Drop style: Standard drop

Step by step

1Values used
2Tablecloth size
3Cloth length= 240.00 cm
4Cloth width= 150.00 cm
5Fabric area= 3.60 m²
6Drop style= Standard drop

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What drop should I use?

20-25 cm for everyday dining, 30-40 cm for a smart dinner, and full 75 cm to the floor for weddings and formal banquets.

Does a round table need a round cloth?

Not necessarily. A square cloth on a round table gives an attractive draped look, though it needs the diagonal to be considered.