48-inch round table: how many it seats
The small round: cocktail-hour seating, a sweetheart pair with room to spare, or six close friends.
| Size | 48 inches (4 ft) across |
| Seats comfortably | 6 |
| Seats at most | 7 |
| Floor space with chairs | ~100 sq ft |
| Floor-length tablecloth | 108" round |
| Lap-length tablecloth | 78" round |
How many you need
| Guests | Tables | Seats | Spare | Dining floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 9 | 54 | 4 | 900 sq ft |
| 100 guests | 17 | 102 | 2 | 1,700 sq ft |
| 150 guests | 25 | 150 | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| 200 guests | 34 | 204 | 4 | 3,400 sq ft |
| 250 guests | 42 | 252 | 2 | 4,200 sq ft |
Spacing
Leave 60 inches between the edges of neighbouring tables: enough for two chairs pushed back-to-back and a server to pass. In a tight room 54 inches works; anything less and guests at the back cannot get out once the room is seated.
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Questions
How many people fit at a 48-inch round table?
Six sit comfortably at a 48-inch round table, and seven will fit at a squeeze. Plan for 6 so there is room for place settings and a centrepiece.
What size tablecloth fits a 48-inch round table?
A 108" round cloth reaches the floor on a standard 30-inch-high table; a 78" round cloth drops to lap length, about 15 inches.
How many 48-inch round tables do I need for 100 guests?
17 tables, which gives 102 seats and 2 to spare.
How much space does a 48-inch round table take up?
About 100 square feet once you allow a 3 ft ring for chairs and a walkway behind them. Keep at least 60 inches between table edges so chairs can push back without blocking the aisle.