Table Seating Hints
FOR BANQUET STYLE SEATING: To determine the number of people your room will accommodate ...When using oblong tables, divide the room area (square feet) by 8. When using round tables, divide the room area (square feet) by 10. These figures are for maximum seating. If space is available for more comfortable seating, allow an additional 2 sq. ft. per person.
FOR CLASSROOM STYLE SEATING: Divide the "student" seating area (square feet) by 8.
FOR THEATER STYLE SEATING: Divide "spectator" seating area (square feet) by 6.
This method of figuring allows for chair and passage aisle. It does not allow for problems caused by wide traffic aisle, location of column, service doors or unique room shapes. It is useful for a quick general approximation.
Party Seating and Space Information |
| Cocktail parties (stand up) |
5 to 6 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Cocktail parties (some seated) |
8 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Reception, tea type (some seated) |
8 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Dinner, using oblong tables |
8 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Dinner, using round tables of 10 |
10 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Dinner, using round tables of 6, 8, or 12 |
12 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Cathedral seating (seating in rows) |
6 Sq. Ft. per person |
| Dance area |
2 to 4 Sq. Ft. per person |
Seating Arrangements
Table Selection and Seating
Capacity
Card Tables
30" x 30" - Seats 4
Banquet
6' x 30" - Seats 6-8
8' x 30" - Seats 8-10
1/4 round serpentines and 1/2 round - Can be used for a very different look, for seating or buffet line.
Round
48" - Seats 6-8
60" - Seats 8-10
The type of meal or meeting will often determine how many can comfortably sit at one table. A formal dinner, when a place setting has more than just a dinner plate and silverware (salad plate, bread and butter plate, and several beverage glasses), requires more room on the table per person than a cocktail party. Also, a meeting where notes will be taken requires more room than a conference where face-to-face discussion is the main thrust. 
Table Linents...The Final Touch
54" x 54" - for card tables and cocktail tables
54" x 96" - for 6' banquet tables
54" x 108" - for 8' banquet tables
72" x 72" - for 48" round tables
81" x 81" - for 60" round tables
90" round - will drape 30" or 36" round table to the floor
108" round - will drape 48" table to the floor
120" round - will drape 60" table to the floor
Napkins, 17" x 17"
Table Skirts - 13' long designed for buffet tables and head tables. This size will cover one long side and two short sides of either a 6 or 8 foot table.
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