Tablecloth size = table size + 2 × drop. Common standard drops: casual 8", standard 10", formal 12", floor-length 15".
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Drop length guide
The "drop" is how far the cloth hangs down from the table edge — it sets the whole mood.
Casual (8")
Relaxed, everyday dining — cloth just covers the table edge comfortably.
Formal (12")
Elegant for dinner parties and holidays, with a dramatic, tailored hang.
Floor-length (15")
Banquet style — cloth nearly touches the floor. Great for buffets and events.
Round table standards
Common round table sizes and their typical cloth sizes:
- • 48" table — 70" cloth (11" drop) for formal, 64" for casual.
- • 60" table — 84" cloth (12" drop) or 90" for a floor-length look.
- • 72" table — 96" cloth (12" drop); 104" for floor-length.
- • Leaves — if your table has leaves, always measure at the maximum size.
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