
While choosing the correct size for a table cloth can seem daunting, it is actually quite simple. Regardless of the size and shape of your table, you can determine the correct tablecloth dimensions using a few basic guidelines. In general, a tablecloth should have a 6- to 10-inch drape on every side. Most general stores sell a wide range of tablecloth sizes to meet a variety of consumer needs. If you are unable to find a correctly sized tablecloth at your local stores, expand your search to include online retailers. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Round Tables
- 1
Use a tape measure to establish the diameter of your table. To do this, stretch the tape measure from one end of the table to the other so that it hits the center point.
2Add 12 inches to the diameter of the table to find the minimum tablecloth size. For example, if the diameter of your table was 44 inches, your tablecloth should have a minimum diameter of 56 inches.
3Add 20 inches to the diameter of the table to find the maximum tablecloth size. To continue with the example of a table that is 44 inches in diameter, the maximum tablecloth size should have a 64 inch diameter.
4Purchase a round tablecloth that has a diameter between the minimum and maximum sizes you calculated. For the example table with a diameter of 44 inches, buy a tablecloth that is between 56 and 64 inches wide.
Square Tables
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Use a tape measure to determine the width of your table. Stretch the tape measure from one end of the table to another in a straight, vertical line. Since your table is square, the length will be the same as the width.
6Add 12 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the minimum tablecloth size. For example, if a table is 44-by-44 inches, the minimum tablecloth size would be 56-by-56 inches.
7Add 20 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the maximum tablecloth size. Continuing with the example of a table that is 44-by-44 inches, the maximum tablecloth size would be 64-by-64 inches.
8Purchase a square tablecloth that is between the minimum and maximum sizes you calculated. For the sample table that is 44-by-44 inches, buy a tablecloth between 56-by-56 inches and 64-by-64 inches.
Oval Tables
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Use a tape measure to determine the length and width of the table. To find the length, stretch the tape measure straight across the longest part of the table. To find the width, stretch the tape measure straight across the widest part of the table.
10Add 12 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the minimum tablecloth size. For example, if a table is 44-by-32 inches, the minimum tablecloth size would be 56-by-44 inches.
11Add 20 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the maximum tablecloth size. Continuing with the example of a table that is 44-by-32 inches, the maximum tablecloth size would be 64-by-52 inches.
12Purchase an oval tablecloth that is between the minimum and maximum sizes you calculated. For the example table that is 44-by-32 inches, buy a tablecloth between 56-by-44 inches and 64-by-52 inches.
Rectangular Tables
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Use a tape measure to determine the length and width of the table. To find the length, stretch the tape measure straight against the long end of the table. To find the width, stretch the tape measure straight across the wide end of the table.
14Add 12 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the minimum tablecloth size. For example, if a table is 44-by-22 inches, the minimum tablecloth size would be 56-by-34 inches.
15Add 20 inches to both the length and width of the table to find the maximum tablecloth size. Continuing with the example of a table that is 44-by-22 inches, the maximum tablecloth size would be 64-by-44 inches.
16Purchase a rectangular tablecloth that is between the minimum and maximum sizes you calculated. For the sample table that is 44-by-22 inches, buy a tablecloth between 56-by-34 inches and 64-by-44 inches.
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