How to Choose the Right Dining Table Size (2025 Guide)
How big should your dining table be? A simple guide to size, room clearance, leg space, and shapes for a perfect pick.
Contents
1) Measure your room first 2) How many seats? 3) Walkway/clearance 4) Shapes: rectangle, round, square 5) Materials & height 6) Quick summaryBefore buying a dining table, check your room size and circulation. Oversized tables choke the space; undersized ones feel awkward.
Measure your room first
Measure the room (length × width). Note windows/doors. Keep at least 90–100 cm of free space around the table so chairs slide out and people can pass comfortably.
How many seats?
- 4 seats: rectangle 120–140 × 75–85 cm, or round 100–110 cm
- 6 seats: rectangle 160–180 × 85–95 cm, or round 120–130 cm
- 8 seats: rectangle 200–220 × 95–100 cm, or round 150 cm
Extendable or drop-leaf tables are great for compact homes.
Walkway/clearance
Keep at least 90 cm behind chairs to any wall/console; 100–110 cm is ideal for larger families.
Shapes: rectangle, round, square
Rectangle: most flexible; great in narrow rooms.
Round: best for conversation, no sharp corners; suits squarish rooms.
Square: compact families; sweet spot for 4–6 seats.
Materials & height
Solid wood is durable; laminate/veneer is budget-friendly. Table height 74–76 cm, seat height 44–46 cm — aim for ~25–30 cm thigh-to-top gap for comfort.
Quick summary
Quick formula: Subtract 90–100 cm from each room side to get the table’s max footprint. Then pick length by seating need.
Need tailored advice? Send a quick sketch with dimensions; we’ll suggest a table + chair set.