PARF7-BCH-C 7 PC Kitchen Table set-Dining Table and 6 Wood Dining Chairs (2024)

FAQs

How much room do you need for a dining table and 6 chairs? ›

1) Allow at least 24” of table space per person seated at the table. When you calculate to see how many chairs or guests will fit at your table, every chair or place setting should require a minimum of 24 inches of space. 2) Additionally, allow at least 2” minimum between seats. Preferably more.

Allow 25-30cm between the bottom of the tabletop and the chair height. Seat height of a dining chair should be about 45cm. Allow a width of 60 cm for each person – this takes into account the chair width and allows for space on either side of the chair (and some elbow room) so guests don't feel cramped.

A table that seats four should be about 48" long. To seat four to six people, look for a table that is at least 60" long. For six to eight guests, your table should be at least 78" long. The rule of thumb is to allow 24" of space per seat at your dining table.

noun. a table, especially one seating several persons, where meals are served and eaten, especially the major or more formal meals.

For a 6-seater dining table, you would generally need a space of at least 8 feet by 10 feet to accommodate the table and chairs comfortably. This allows for enough space for people to move around and pull out chairs without feeling cramped.

In the diagram above, you can clearly see that the relationship between a (fairly) normal chair seat height and a (fairly) normal table height, gives us the ideal 26cm. At this distance most adult people are able to sit and feel comfortable at the table, whether they're eating, doing paperwork etc.

Most chairs have a seat height between 17” and 20”, and most standard dining tables are approx. 30” tall, so try and allow for between 10” and 12” of clearance between your chair seat and your tabletop. If your table has an apron, try to allow for approx. 7” of space between the seat of your chair and the apron.

For round table tops, the diameter of the base should be at least half the diameter of the top. For square or rectangular tops, the length of the base(s) should be approximately two-thirds the length of the top. Height of the Table: The height of the table can also affect the base-to-top ratio.

The most common sizes for round tables are 48” through 72”, with the inches divisible by 12 to equal feet. However, it's not uncommon to encounter 36” and 84” tables.

How many people can sit at a 6 ft table? ›

How Many People Can Sit at a 6 Foot Table? If you have a 6 foot round table (72 inches), you can seat 8-10 people at the table. If it is a 30 inch by 72 inch rectangular table, 6-8 seats will fit around the table, with 3 chairs on either side and 1 chair at either end.

A 54″ round table can seat 4-6 people comfortably. A 60″ round table can seat between 6-8 people comfortably. A 72″ round table can seat between 8 people comfortably. A 84-96″ round table can seat between 10 people comfortably.

A coffee table is typically used as a place to put drinks or other items that will be used by people who are sitting in the living room. In contrast, a center table is often used as a decorative piece and may not be used for practical purposes as often.

You'll need at least 18 – 24 inches clearance just to pull chairs out. 42-48 inches is the most ideal clearance between the table and a wall if you have the space to do it. Ideally, you'll want 48 inches clearance between the table and any doorways or entryways.

Allow about 61 cm per person at a rectangular table, though you can squeeze in more chairs when needed.

The best 6 seater dining table size is typically between 72-78 inches which means 6 seater dining table size in feet is (6-6.5 feet) long and 36-40 inches wide. This size allows enough room for each person to have adequate space to dine comfortably and allows for additional serving dishes to be placed on the table.

Use 12 sq ft per person for 60 in round tables with 8 per table or any other round table.