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Dining Room Layouts

Dining layouts are designed to better understand the spatial requirements and relationships between the human body and the varied communal rituals of dining. Concerned primarily with size of tables based on individual place settings, user accommodations, and the clearances around tables for service and movement, dining layouts attempt to make sense of the many simultaneous conditions of dining in order to propose spatial recommendations for quality dining experiences.

How much space should be between a table and a wall?

Clearances of at least 36” | 91.4 cm should be provided from the table edge to a wall or other objects near the table. A clearance of 48” | 122 cm is recommended for maximum flexibility and movement.

How much space should be allowed between a dining chair and table?

A depth of 18” | 46 cm for the movement and use of dining chairs should be provided around dining tables.

Are round tables more space efficient than square tables?

Round tables are more space efficient than square or rectangular tables because their lack of corners results in a smaller footprint.

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Circle | Round Table Sizes

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Hexagon Table Sizes

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Individual Dining Settings

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Oval Table Sizes

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Rectangle Table Sizes

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Restaurant Seating Arrangements

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Square Tables Sizes

Circle | Round Table Sizes

Diagram of the various diameters available for Circle Tables with recommended dimensions and seats possible

Circular Dining Tables are space efficient tables designed with a variety of common diameters for specific seating arrangements from small two person tables up to larger twelve person designs. By removing corners, round tables have smaller footprints than square or rectangular tables but are ultimately less flexible because round tables cannot be connected to other tables easily.

Small round tables for two start at a diameter of 2’6” (76 cm) and grow up to sizes for four to six people at of 3’-4’6” (91-137 cm). Large circular tables for groups of 10-12 people have diameters between 7’-8’ (213-244 cm).

Plan illustration of two person, four person, and eight person Circular Tables with people sitting around the table

Circular Dining Tables are space efficient tables designed with a variety of common diameters for specific seating arrangements from small two person tables up to larger twelve person designs. By removing corners, round tables have smaller footprints than square or rectangular tables.

Small round tables for two start at a diameter of 2’6” (76 cm) and grow up to sizes for four to six people at of 3’-4’6” (91-137 cm). Large circular tables for groups of 10-12 people have diameters between 7’-8’ (213-244 cm).

Plan illustration of two person, four person, and eight person Circular Tables with people sitting around the table

Circle | Round Table Sizes

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2 Person Table: 2’6” | 76 cm
4 Person Table: 3’ | 91 cm
6 Person Table: 4’6” | 137 cm
8 Person Table: 5’ | 152 cm
10 Person Table: 7’ | 213 cm
12 Person Table: 8’ | 244 cm

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Circle Table Sizes plan, plan (seating), plan (people), size diagram

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Rectangle Table Sizes

Diagram of the various standard table dimensions of Rectangular dining tables with sizes and seating capacities

Rectangular Dining Tables are efficient tables that are available in a variety of sizes and proportions for seating two to twelve people. Able to be combined side by side as larger collective dining layouts, rectangular tables are found in most restaurants that need to be flexible for various party sizes and compositions.

Smaller rectangular tables for four to six people start at widths from 2’6”-3’ (76-91 cm) and lengths from 5’-6’ (152-183 cm). Large rectangular tables for groups of 6-12 people start at widths between 3’6”-4’6” (107-137 cm) and pair with lengths from 8’-10’ (244-305 cm).

Plan illustration of varied rectangular table sizes with people sitting around the tables for scale

Rectangular Dining Tables are efficient tables that are available in a variety of sizes and proportions for seating two to twelve people. Able to be combined side by side as larger collective dining layouts, rectangular tables are found in most restaurants that need flexibility for various needs.

Smaller rectangular tables for four to six people start at widths from 2’6”-3’ (76-91 cm) and lengths from 5’-6’ (152-183 cm). Large rectangular tables for groups of 6-12 people start at widths between 3’6”-4’6” (107-137 cm) and pair with lengths from 8’-10’ (244-305 cm).

Plan illustration of varied rectangular table sizes with people sitting around the tables for scale

Rectangle Table Sizes

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2 Person Table: 2’6” x 3’6” | 76 x 107 cm
4-6 Person Table: 2’6” x 5’ | 76 x 152 cm
6-8 Person Table: 3’ x 6’ | 91 x 183 cm
8-10 Person Table: 3’6” x 8’ | 107 x 244 cm
10-12 Person Table: 4’6” x 10’ | 137 x 305 cm

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Oval Table Sizes

Diagram representing the multiple sizes and seating capacities available for Oval dining tables

Oval Dining Tables are playful tables that are available in a variety of linear sizes and proportions that can seat between two to twelve people. Because of their curves, oval tables are usually used as stand alone elements in restaurant layouts and cannot be easily combined with other tables.

Smaller oval tables for four to six people start at widths from 2’6”-3’ (76-91 cm) and lengths from 5’-6’ (152-183 cm). Large oval tables for groups of 6-12 people start at widths between 3’6”-4’6” (107-137 cm) and pair with lengths from 8’-10’ (244-305 cm).

Plan drawing of people sitting around three sizes of Oval Tables for scale

Oval Dining Tables are playful tables that are available in a variety of linear sizes and proportions that can seat between two to twelve people. Because of their curves, oval tables are usually used as stand alone elements in restaurant layouts and cannot be easily combined with other tables.

Smaller oval tables for four to six people start at widths from 2’6”-3’ (76-91 cm) and lengths from 5’-6’ (152-183 cm). Large oval tables for groups of 6-12 people start at widths between 3’6”-4’6” (107-137 cm) and pair with lengths from 8’-10’ (244-305 cm).

Plan drawing of people sitting around three sizes of Oval Tables for scale

Oval Table Sizes

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2 Person Table: 2’6” x 3’6” | 76 x 107 cm
4-6 Person Table: 2’6” x 5’ | 76 x 152 cm
6-8 Person Table: 3’ x 6’ | 91 x 183 cm
8-10 Person Table: 3’6” x 8’ | 107 x 244 cm
10-12 Person Table: 4’6” x 10’ | 137 x 305 cm

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Oval Table Sizes plan, plan (seating), plan (people), size diagram

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Square Table Sizes

Diagram of a various Square Table Sizes with recommendations for sizes and numbers of people

Square Dining Tables are popular and efficient tables that range in size from two to twelve person seating options. Able to be combined side by side as larger rectangular seating layouts, square tables are common in restaurants and cafes with layouts that need to be adjusted often to meet the demands of various party sizes.

Small square tables for two start at widths of 2’6” (76 cm) up to sizes for four to six people at widths of 4’-5’ (122-152 cm). Large square tables for groups of 8-12 people start at widths of 6’ (183 cm) and grow up to 8’ (244 cm).

Plan drawing of people sitting at multiple Square Tables of different sizes and capacities

Square Dining Tables are popular and efficient tables that range in size from two to twelve person seating options. Able to be combined side by side as larger rectangular seating layouts, square tables are common in restaurants and cafes with layouts that need to be adjusted often to meet demands.

Small square tables for two start at widths of 2’6” (76 cm) up to sizes for four to six people at widths of 4’-5’ (122-152 cm). Large square tables for groups of 8-12 people start at widths of 6’ (183 cm) and grow up to 8’ (244 cm).

Plan drawing of people sitting at multiple Square Tables of different sizes and capacities

Square Table Sizes

Height:

Width:

Length:

Depth:

Weight:

Area:

2 Person Table: 2’6” | 76 cm
4 Person Table: 3’ | 91 cm
4-6 Person Table: 4’ | 122 cm
4-6 Person Table: 5’ | 152 cm
8-10 Person Table: 6’ | 183 cm
8-12 Person Table: 8’ | 244 cm

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Square Table Sizes plan, plan (seating), plan (people), size diagram

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Restaurant Seating Arrangements

Restaurants have a few different options for their seating layouts to provide privacy to their guests while maintaining proper circulation in the restaurants. Tables can be angled or perpendicular. The layout of the seating can affect the overall atmosphere of the restaurant and should be taken into consideration by the interior designer.

Floorplans of three variations of Restaurant Seating Arrangements with dimensions for clearances between tables

Restaurants have a few different options for their seating layouts to provide privacy to their guests while maintaining proper circulation in the restaurant. Tables can be angled or perpendicular. The layout of the seating can affect the overall atmosphere of the restaurant and should be considered.

Floorplans of three variations of Restaurant Seating Arrangements with dimensions for clearances between tables

Restaurant Seating Arrangements

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Service Aisle: 2’6”-3’ | 76-91 cm
Passage: 1’6” | 46 cm
No Passage: 0-6” | 15 cm

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