Tablecloth Size Calculator
A tablecloth should hang evenly on every side. This adds the drop to each side of your table, so you know the finished size.
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How it works
Add twice the drop to the table length, and twice the drop to the table width, to get the cloth size.
For a round table, enter the diameter as both the length and the width. The same rule then adds twice the drop to it.
Worked example
A table 72 in long and 40 in wide, with a drop of 12 in on each side, takes a cloth 96 in long.
Questions
How long should the drop be?
Many people choose about 8 to 12 inches, or 20 to 30 cm, so the cloth hangs past the chairs without dragging on the floor.
Should I add hem allowance?
Yes. Add a little for the hem, usually an inch or two, so the finished size stays right.
Does the drop need to be even?
Most tables look best with the same drop on every side. A shorter drop at the ends can suit a bench better.
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