84-inch round table: how many it seats
The banquet round. Twelve fit, but conversation across the table gets hard — best for large family tables.
| Size | 84 inches (7 ft) across |
| Seats comfortably | 12 |
| Seats at most | 14 |
| Floor space with chairs | ~169 sq ft |
| Floor-length tablecloth | 144" round |
| Lap-length tablecloth | 114" round |
How many you need
| Guests | Tables | Seats | Spare | Dining floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 | 60 | 10 | 850 sq ft |
| 100 guests | 9 | 108 | 8 | 1,520 sq ft |
| 150 guests | 13 | 156 | 6 | 2,200 sq ft |
| 200 guests | 17 | 204 | 4 | 2,870 sq ft |
| 250 guests | 21 | 252 | 2 | 3,550 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 84-inch round table?
Twelve sit comfortably at a 84-inch round table, and 14 will fit at a squeeze. Plan for 12 so there is room for place settings and a centrepiece.
What size tablecloth fits a 84-inch round table?
A 144" round cloth reaches the floor on a standard 30-inch-high table; a 114" round cloth drops to lap length, about 15 inches.
How many 84-inch round tables do I need for 100 guests?
Nine tables, which gives 108 seats and 8 to spare.
How much space does a 84-inch round table take up?
About 169 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.