How to Choose the Right Tablecloth Size
A beautiful tablecloth can look wrong just because it is too short or too long. The good news: you can work out the right size in a few minutes, and all you need is a tape measure.
1. Measure your table
Measure the length and width of the tabletop. If your table extends, measure it at the length you use most often. For a round table, measure the diameter.
2. Decide how much drop you want
The drop is the part of the tablecloth that hangs over the edge of the table.
- Everyday: 15–25 cm. The tablecloth stays out of the way, and chairs move easily.
- Festive: 25–35 cm. The table looks more formal.
With a drop of more than ~30 cm, the tablecloth usually starts to touch the knees of the people sitting at the table.
3. Calculate
Tablecloth length = table length + 2 × drop
Tablecloth width = table width + 2 × drop
Example: a 90 × 140 cm table with a 25 cm drop. Tablecloth: (90 + 50) × (140 + 50) = 140 × 190 cm. The nearest size is 145 × 195 cm.
If your result falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one for everyday use and the larger one for festive occasions.
Size chart: which tablecloth for which table
| Table | Tablecloth | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 80 × 120 cm | 108 × 158 cm for everyday, 145 × 195 cm for festive | ~14–19 cm / ~33–38 cm |
| 90 × 140 cm | 145 × 195 cm | ~28 cm |
| 90 × 180 cm | 145 × 245 cm | ~28–33 cm |
| 90 × 200 cm | 145 × 245 cm | ~23–28 cm |
| 100 × 200 cm | 158 × 258 cm | ~29 cm |
| 100 × 240 cm | 145 × 295 cm | ~23–28 cm |
| 100 × 280 cm | 145 × 345 cm | ~23–33 cm |
| Round Ø 90 cm | 145 × 145 cm | ~28 cm |
| Round Ø 110 cm | 158 × 158 cm, or 167 × 167 cm with lace | ~24–29 cm |
Sizes vary slightly between models, for example 145 or 146 cm wide. Our Austra Tree linen tablecloths are 158 cm wide, and tablecloths with lace are up to 167 cm. The exact size is listed with each product.
The small tablecloths (95 × 95 cm, 95 × 145 cm) suit a coffee table, or can be laid diagonally over a larger tablecloth as a decorative topper.
Which fabric for your table
- Linen is natural and breathable, and it gets softer over time. Care: machine wash, iron on the reverse side.
- WaterPro tablecloths have one treated side that repels water and grease. A good choice if there are children at the table, or if you want to use the tablecloth every day, not only on special occasions.
A pattern that stays on the table
The table is where family meets, where conversations and celebrations happen. That is why our tablecloths have woven Latvian symbols. The Tree of Austra symbolises the connection between sky, earth and people, roots and growth. The Sun is associated with light and life energy. The pattern is woven into jacquard fabric, not printed, so it shows on both sides.
If your table is an unusual size
We can also make tablecloths in custom sizes. Write to us at info@harmome.com with your table measurements and the tablecloth you like.
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