The guide below is a helpful starting point for planning your event layout and guest seating.
As a general rule, allow 24–30 inches of space per guest for comfortable seating. Tighter seating is possible, but chair width and tabletop setup should always be considered.
Tabletop elements such as chargers, florals, candles, and décor can increase the footprint on the table and may require wider tables.
These seating capacities work well with our Reception Chairs, Folding Chairs, and most Specialty Chairs. Please note that wider specialty chairs, such as the Alexander, Anne, Heidi and the Finley Chairs, may reduce the number of guests that can comfortably fit at each table.
Seating Guide for Rectangular Tables
| Table Size | Seats |
|---|---|
| 6' x 30" Rectangular | 6–8 |
| 6' x 36" Rectangular | 6–8 |
| 6' x 42" Rectangular | 6–8 |
| 8' x 30" Rectangular | 8–10 |
| 8' x 36" Rectangular | 8–10 |
| 8' x 42" Rectangular | 8–10 |
| 10' x 42" Rectangular | 10–12 |
Seating Guide for Round Tables
| Table Size | Seats |
|---|---|
| 30" Round | 3–5 |
| 36" Round | 4–6 |
| 42" Round | 5–7 |
| 48" Round | 6–8 |
| 54" Round | 7–9 |
| 60" Round | 8–10 |
| 66" Round | 9–11 |
| 72" Round | 10–12 |
Seating Guide for Half Round Tables
| Table Size | Seats |
|---|---|
| 42", 48", 54" | 2 |
| 60", 72", 84" | 3–4 |
Seating Guide for Square Pedestal Tables
| Table Size | Seats |
|---|---|
| 24" Square | 2 |
| 30" Square | 2–4 |
| 36" Square | 4 |
Seating Guide for Square Tables
| Table Size | Seats |
|---|
| 36" Square | 4–6 |
| 48" Square | 6–8 |
| 54" Square | 7–9 |
| 60" Square | 8–10 |
| 66" Square | 9–11 |
| 72" Square | 10–12 |
If interested in using a wider chair, we recommend reaching out to our Customer Care team for assistance with planning your seating layout.