48-inch square table: how many it seats
Two a side for eight guests, about the same elbow room as a 48-inch round seating six. Squares can also join into long tables.
| Size | 48 inches square (4 ft a side) |
| Seats comfortably | 8 |
| Seats at most | 8 |
| Floor space with chairs | ~100 sq ft |
| Floor-length tablecloth | 108" × 108" |
| Lap-length tablecloth | 78" × 78" |
How many you need
| Guests | Tables | Seats | Spare | Dining floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 7 | 56 | 6 | 700 sq ft |
| 100 guests | 13 | 104 | 4 | 1,300 sq ft |
| 150 guests | 19 | 152 | 2 | 1,900 sq ft |
| 200 guests | 25 | 200 | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| 250 guests | 32 | 256 | 6 | 3,200 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.
Other tables
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Questions
How many people fit at a 48-inch square table?
Eight sit at a 48-inch square table, two a side, and that is the most it takes: the corners leave no room for another chair.
What size tablecloth fits a 48-inch square table?
A 108" × 108" cloth reaches the floor on a standard 30-inch-high table; a 78" × 78" cloth drops to lap length, about 15 inches.
How many 48-inch square tables do I need for 100 guests?
13 tables, which gives 104 seats and 4 to spare.
How much space does a 48-inch square 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.