Tablecloth Size Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Tablecloth Size Calculator works
Cloth size = table size + 2 × the drop, since the cloth hangs over every side by the same amount. For a round table the cloth diameter is the table diameter plus twice the drop, and for a rectangle both the length and the width get the extra. A drop of 8 to 12 inches looks tidy, 15 inches or more is a formal look, and a floor-length cloth uses the table height minus about 1 inch so it does not drag on the floor. Wash and press the cloth before the event, since some fabrics shrink. Example: with Table shape Rectangle, Table length (or diameter if round) 72 in, Table width (ignored if round) 30 in, Drop you want on each side 12 in, and Table height 30 in, the result is Cloth length or diameter (in) = 96; Cloth width (in) = 54; Drop for a floor-length cloth (in) = 29.
Inputs and results
The Tablecloth Size Calculator takes 5 inputs and gives 6 results.
What you enter
- Table shape — starts at Rectangle. Choose from: Rectangle and Round.
- Table length (or diameter if round) (in) — starts at 72.
- Table width (ignored if round) (in) — starts at 30.
- Drop you want on each side (in) — starts at 12.
- Table height (in) — starts at 30.
What you get
- Cloth length or diameter (in)
- Cloth width (in)
- Drop for a floor-length cloth (in)
- Floor-length cloth length or diameter (in)
- Floor-length cloth width (in)
- Cloth size in feet (length)
Example: Tablecloth Size Calculator with the starting values
With table shape Rectangle, table length (or diameter if round) 72 in, table width (ignored if round) 30 in, drop you want on each side 12 in and table height 30 in, the calculator returns:
| Cloth length or diameter (in) | 96 |
|---|---|
| Cloth width (in) | 54 |
| Drop for a floor-length cloth (in) | 29 |
| Floor-length cloth length or diameter (in) | 130 |
| Floor-length cloth width (in) | 88 |
| Cloth size in feet (length) | 8 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Tablecloth Size Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Tablecloth Size Calculator?
Enter table shape, table length (or diameter if round), table width (ignored if round) and drop you want on each side in the fields, then read cloth length or diameter (in), cloth width (in), drop for a floor-length cloth (in) and floor-length cloth length or diameter (in) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Tablecloth Size Calculator calculate?
Cloth size for a round or rectangular table at any drop length. It returns cloth length or diameter (in), cloth width (in), drop for a floor-length cloth (in) and floor-length cloth length or diameter (in) from the 5 values you provide.
What values does the Tablecloth Size Calculator start with?
It opens with table shape Rectangle, table length (or diameter if round) 72 in, table width (ignored if round) 30 in and drop you want on each side 12 in so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Tablecloth Size Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Tablecloth Size Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.