Table calculator
How many tables do you need for your event? Choose the shape and size of the venue’s tables, add special tables and children, and see the leanest combination, with the seats left over.
Result
12 tables
120 seats in total · No spare seats
Combination
12 round tables of 10
Create this planOpens the wizard with these tables, no account needed.
How the calculation works
- Special tables are filled first and only as many are used as are needed.
- Children sit at tables of their own, the same size as the others.
- For the rest of the guests, the number of tables is the division by the seats at each table, rounded up.
- Spare seats are the total capacity minus the guests.
Reference values
Reference values: check with the venue. These are usual banquet sizes and not measurements of any specific venue.
| Shape | Size | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Round | 1.2 m | 8 |
| Round | 1.5 m | 10 |
| Round | 1.8 m | 12 |
| Rectangular | 1.5 m | 6 |
| Rectangular | 1.8 m | 6 to 8 |
| Rectangular | 2.4 m | 10 |
| Rectangular | 3 m | 12 |
| Imperial | 3 m | 10 |
| Imperial | 3.6 m | 12 |
| Imperial | 4.8 m | 16 |
| Imperial | 6 m | 20 |
How many tables for...
Calculations already done for guest lists of 20 to 300 people, with alternatives for other types of table.
Frequently asked questions
Does the calculator work for any venue?
It works for a first calculation. Every venue has its own tables and its own capacity rules, so always check with whoever is hiring you the room how many seats they give each table.
Do I need to leave seats free?
It’s a good idea to leave a small margin for cancellations and last-minute additions. The spare seats the calculator shows are exactly that margin.
Do babies count as guests?
If the baby doesn’t take up a chair, no. If they need a high chair or a seat at the table, they count as a guest.