What size tablecloth do I need for an oval table?

OBLONG/OVAL – A 48″ X 60″ cloth will fit tables that are up 32″ X 44″ oblong or oval table. These tables will seat 4-6 people. A 72″ X 90″ cloth will fit tables that are up to 56″ X 74″ oblong or round table. These tables will seat 6-8 people.

How do you figure out what size tablecloth you need?

Measure the diameter of the table, and add two times the amount of drop. If your table in 36 inches in diameter and you would like an 8-inch drop, add 16 inches to the diameter. A round tablecloth should measure 52 inches in diameter.

How do you calculate material for a tablecloth?

Total Length Then take the total tablecloth length and multiply by the number of widths you just calculated. This is the amount of fabric needed in inches. Divide by 36 to convert it to yards. Round up to the next whole number and this is the total yardage you need to get for your tablecloth.

What is the difference between an oval and oblong tablecloth?

A: An oblong is a rectangle having length greater than width. An oval also has length greater than width, but it has continuous curved sides. A rectangle, a rounded rectangle, and a racetrack are all oblong and use an oblong tablecloth.

Can you use oblong tablecloth on oval table?

You can use any oblong/rectangular cut tablecloth to cover an oval table. (Also: Banquet size tables are extra wide, and will use an oversized cloth that is 70″ in width.)

How much overhang should there be on a tablecloth?

For most purposes, an overhang or “drop length” of at least 6 inches (15cm) is appropriate. A shorter drop length may make the tablecloth look too small for the table. For more formal occasions or tables that do not have chairs stored under them, you may choose to have a drop length extending all the way to the ground.

Can you use a rectangular tablecloth on an oval table?

Does an oval table need an oval tablecloth?