Dimensions / Furniture / Dining tables / Round
A round dining table for four is 91–112 cm (36–44 in) across, for six about 152 cm (60 in) and for eight about 183 cm (72 in), at 71–76 cm tall. Past 213 cm (7 ft) people cannot reach the middle, so bigger groups need an oval.
| Diameter, 4 seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
|---|---|---|
| 91–112cm36–44 in | 152cm60 in | 183cm72 in |
Sources: Bassett, New England Table Company. Checked October 2026.
Enter the diameter and your room. A round table needs the same clearance all the way round, so the shorter wall decides.
All in centimetres. 1 in = 2.54 cm.
The table leaves at least 115 cm to the walls, and chairs need 91 cm.
Measured from the edge of the top to the nearest wall or furniture.
Every side has 115 cm, so someone can walk behind a seated diner (107 cm or more).
107 cm is the bottom of the most comfortable range.
Its edge is 377 cm all round: room for up to 6 people at 61 cm each. You need 4.
The edge is the circumference, at 61 cm a place. The diameter table gives the usual, roomier count.
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| Seats | Diameter |
|---|---|
| 2–3 seatsCastlery | 76–91 cm30–36 in |
| 4 seatsBassett | 91–112 cm36–44 in |
| 4–5 seatsCastlery | 107–122 cm42–48 in |
| 4–6 seatsBassett | 112–137 cm44–54 in |
| 6 seatsNew England Table Company | 152 cm60 in (5 ft) |
| 6–8 seatsCastlery; Bassett says 137 cm or more | 137–152 cm54–60 in |
| 8 seatsNew England Table Company | 183 cm72 in (6 ft) |
| 10 seatsNew England Table Company | 213 cm84 in (7 ft) |
| 12 seatsAn oval instead of a 244 cm (8 ft) round | 274 × 122 cm oval108 × 48 in |
| Square table for four | 91–112 cm wide36–44 in |
| Rectangular table for six | 152 × 91 cm60 × 36 in |
Sources: Castlery · Bassett · New England Table Company
A leaf turns a round into an oval; past a certain size the middle is out of reach.
| Measurement | Size |
|---|---|
| 122 cm round plus one 46 cm leaf48 in + 18 in: an oval that seats six | 168 cm66 in |
| 137 cm round plus one leafSeats eight | 183 cm72 in |
| Edge to centre of a 244 cm roundToo far to reach dishes in the middle | 122 cm4 ft |
| Table height | 71–76 cm28–30 in |
| Edge per diner | 61 cm24 in |
| Table edge to wall, at least | 91 cm36 in |
| Table edge to wall, most comfortable | 107–122 cm42–48 in |
Sources: Bassett · New England Table Company · Lamon Luther
91–112 cm (36–44 in) across, according to Bassett. Castlery’s range for four to five is a little bigger, 107–122 cm (42–48 in).
About 152 cm (60 in, 5 ft) for six and 183 cm (72 in, 6 ft) for eight. Castlery puts six to eight at 137–152 cm (54–60 in).
Yes. New England Table Company calls round and oval tables the best for socialising, and Lamon Luther says they make group conversation easy.
For a small group, often: round tables suit smaller spaces. For the floor they cover, though, they seat the fewest people of any shape, so for a big group a rectangle is more efficient.
Not well. On a 244 cm (8 ft) round the middle is 122 cm (4 ft) from every seat, too far to reach the dishes. An oval of about 274 × 122 cm (108 × 48 in) works better.
Some do, and a leaf turns them into an oval. A 122 cm (48 in) round with one 46 cm (18 in) leaf becomes 168 cm (66 in) and seats six; a 137 cm (54 in) round with one leaf reaches 183 cm (72 in) and seats eight.
For a round table, buyers want the diameter, the height and the size of the base, and whether a leaf is available. Mark them on your own photo in SizeMarker, as in the picture at the top, and send one product card for WhatsApp or WeChat.
