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When planning how many people you are able to seat at a round table, the following are event industry standards:

30" table=2-4 people

36" table=4-5 people

48" table=6-8 people

54" table=8-9 people

60" table=8-10 people

66" table=9-11 people

72" table=10-12 people

If you'd like to be more specific, or are using nonstandard sized tables, a good rule of thumb is to allow 18-24 inches of linear space per person. Based on the number of people you are seating at the table, calculate the total amount of linear inches you'll need per table, then divide that number by Pi (3.14) to figure the diameter of the table you will need.

For example, here is the calculation for the size of a round table for 10 people:

10 guests x 21 inches per guest = 210 total linear inches

210 total linear inches / 3.14 = 66.88 inches in diameter

Based on this calculation, you will need a table that is at least 66.88 inches in diameter to seat 10 people, allowing 21 inches for each seat.

For an accurate estimate, be sure to consider are the width of the chairs you'll be using. Metal folding chairs are typically 17-19 inches wide, while rental ballroom chairs are only 16.3 inches wide. Another consideration is the place setting you'll be using at each seat. If it is an elaborate place setting with a charger and multiple pieces of flatware, then calculate the space needed per person accordingly.

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