Shorter Drop
- Tablecloth: 52" × 52" / 132cm × 132cm
- Drop: 8" / approx. 20cm on each side
Square Tablecloth Size Guide & Examples
Find your square table size, compare square tablecloth sizes and check the drop on each side. This guide includes the full size-and-drop chart, worked examples and a simple formula for calculating the tablecloth size you need.
How to Choose a Square Tablecloth Size
Measure the table top width, then compare the square tablecloth sizes to find the drop you want on each side.
1. Find Your Table Size
Measure the table top width from edge to edge.
Measure the table top width from edge to edge.
2. Compare Tablecloth Sizes
Follow the row across to see the drop on each side for every suitable square tablecloth.
Follow the row across to see the drop on each side for every suitable square tablecloth.
For reference, standard table height is approximately 75cm (29.5").
Square Tablecloth Visual Size & Drop Guide
Compare common square table sizes, square tablecloth sizes and finished drops at a glance. The detailed HTML tables below provide the same sizing information in an easy-to-read format.
Tap the image to open the full-size guide.
Square Table Size & Tablecloth Quick Reference
These are useful starting points for common square table sizes. Choose a shorter drop for a practical everyday finish or a longer drop for a fuller, more dressed appearance.
On mobile: swipe the table left and right to see all columns.
| Square Table Size | Practical Tablecloth Option | Longer Tablecloth Option |
|---|---|---|
| 2ft × 2ft 24" × 24" 61cm × 61cm |
45" × 45" 114cm × 114cm 10.5" drop on each side |
70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm 23" drop on each side |
| 2ft 6in × 2ft 6in 30" × 30" 76cm × 76cm |
52" × 52" 132cm × 132cm 11" drop on each side |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 30" drop on each side (floor) |
| 3ft × 3ft 36" × 36" 91cm × 91cm |
52" × 52" 132cm × 132cm 8" drop on each side |
70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm 17" drop on each side |
| 3ft 6in × 3ft 6in 42" × 42" 107cm × 107cm |
63" × 63" 160cm × 160cm 10.5" drop on each side |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 24" drop on each side |
| 4ft × 4ft 48" × 48" 122cm × 122cm |
70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm 11" drop on each side |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 21" drop on each side |
| 5ft × 5ft 60" × 60" 152cm × 152cm |
70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm 5" drop on each side |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 15" drop on each side |
| 5ft 6in × 5ft 6in 66" × 66" 168cm × 168cm |
70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm 2" drop on each side |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 12" drop on each side |
| 6ft × 6ft 72" × 72" 183cm × 183cm |
90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm 9" drop on each side |
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Always measure your table before ordering. Table dimensions and your preferred finished drop can vary.
Full Square Tablecloth Size & Drop Chart
Find your table size in the left-hand column, then follow the row across to compare all six square tablecloth sizes. Each suitable option shows the drop on each side.
On mobile: swipe the chart left and right to compare all square tablecloth sizes.
| Find Your Table Size Table Top Width × Width | Square Tablecloth 35" × 35" 89cm × 89cm |
Square Tablecloth 45" × 45" 114cm × 114cm |
Square Tablecloth 52" × 52" 132cm × 132cm |
Square Tablecloth 63" × 63" 160cm × 160cm |
Square Tablecloth 70" × 70" 178cm × 178cm |
Square Tablecloth 90" × 90" 229cm × 229cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ft × 2ft24" × 24" 61cm × 61cm |
5.5" Drop On Each Side | 10.5" Drop On Each Side | 14" Drop On Each Side | 19.5" Drop On Each Side | 23" Drop On Each Side | Too Large |
| 2ft 6in × 2ft 6in30" × 30" 76cm × 76cm |
2.5" Drop On Each Side | 7.5" Drop On Each Side | 11" Drop On Each Side | 16.5" Drop On Each Side | 20" Drop On Each Side | 30" Drop On Each Side (floor) |
| 3ft × 3ft36" × 36" 91cm × 91cm |
Too Small | 4.5" Drop On Each Side | 8" Drop On Each Side | 13.5" Drop On Each Side | 17" Drop On Each Side | 27" Drop On Each Side |
| 3ft 6in × 3ft 6in42" × 42" 107cm × 107cm |
Too Small | 1.5" Drop On Each Side | 5" Drop On Each Side | 10.5" Drop On Each Side | 14" Drop On Each Side | 24" Drop On Each Side |
| 4ft × 4ft48" × 48" 122cm × 122cm |
Too Small | Too Small | 2" Drop On Each Side | 7.5" Drop On Each Side | 11" Drop On Each Side | 21" Drop On Each Side |
| 5ft × 5ft60" × 60" 152cm × 152cm |
Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | 1.5" Drop On Each Side | 5" Drop On Each Side | 15" Drop On Each Side |
| 5ft 6in × 5ft 6in66" × 66" 168cm × 168cm |
Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | 2" Drop On Each Side | 12" Drop On Each Side |
| 6ft × 6ft72" × 72" 183cm × 183cm |
Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | Too Small | 9" Drop On Each Side |
Measurements are approximate. Always measure your table before ordering.
What Size Tablecloth Do I Need for a 3ft Square Table?
A standard 3ft square table measures approximately 36" × 36" / 91cm × 91cm. A 52" × 52" / 132cm × 132cm square tablecloth gives an 8" / approximately 20cm drop on each side.
Worked calculation (52" tablecloth size − 36" table size) ÷ 2 = 8" drop on each side.
Fuller Drop
- Tablecloth: 70" × 70" / 178cm × 178cm
- Drop: 17" / approx. 43cm on each side
Long Drop
- Tablecloth: 90" × 90" / 229cm × 229cm
- Drop: 27" / approx. 68.5cm on each side
What Size Tablecloth Do I Need for a 4ft Square Table?
A 4ft square table measures approximately 48" × 48" / 122cm × 122cm.
Very Short Drop
- Tablecloth: 63" × 63" / 160cm × 160cm
- Drop: 7.5" / approx. 19cm on each side
Practical Drop
- Tablecloth: 70" × 70" / 178cm × 178cm
- Drop: 11" / approx. 28cm on each side
Longer Drop
- Tablecloth: 90" × 90" / 229cm × 229cm
- Drop: 21" / approx. 53cm on each side
What Size Tablecloth Do I Need for a 6ft Square Table?
A 6ft square table measures approximately 72" × 72" / 183cm × 183cm. From the standard square tablecloth sizes shown in this guide, the 90" × 90" / 229cm × 229cm tablecloth gives a 9" / approximately 23cm drop on each side.
Worked calculation (90" tablecloth size − 72" table size) ÷ 2 = 9" drop on each side.
Smaller square tablecloth sizes shown in the chart are smaller than the 6ft table top and therefore are not suitable for covering the full table.
How to Calculate a Square Tablecloth Size
Measure the width of the square table top, then add your chosen drop twice: once for each side.
Square Tablecloth Size Table width + drop + drop = required square tablecloth width.
Example: 3ft Square Table With an 8" Drop
36" table width + 8" drop + 8" drop = 52" square tablecloth.
Standard tablecloth sizes will not always exactly match your calculated measurement, so compare the nearest available size and check the resulting drop in the chart above.
Frequently Asked Questions About Square Tablecloth Sizes
How do I measure a square table for a tablecloth?
Measure the width of the table top from one edge to the opposite edge. Because the table is square, the width and length should be the same. Then choose the drop you want and add that drop twice to the table width.
What size tablecloth fits a 3ft square table?
A 3ft square table is approximately 36" × 36" / 91cm × 91cm. A 52" × 52" / 132cm × 132cm square tablecloth gives an approximately 8" / 20cm drop on each side.
What size tablecloth fits a 4ft square table?
A 4ft square table is approximately 48" × 48" / 122cm × 122cm. A 70" × 70" / 178cm × 178cm square tablecloth gives an approximately 11" / 28cm drop on each side.
What size tablecloth fits a 6ft square table?
A 6ft square table is approximately 72" × 72" / 183cm × 183cm. A 90" × 90" / 229cm × 229cm square tablecloth gives an approximately 9" / 23cm drop on each side.
How far should a square tablecloth hang over the edge?
Around 8–12" / 20–30cm gives a practical shorter drop for many uses. Longer drops create a fuller, more formal appearance. A drop close to the table height—usually around 29–30" / 74–76cm—gives a near-floor appearance on a standard table.
Can I use a rectangular tablecloth on a square table?
You can, but the drop will not be equal on all four sides unless the tablecloth itself is square. For an even drop all around a square table, choose a square tablecloth.
Need More Help Choosing Your Tablecloth Size?
Return to the complete Tablecloth Size Guide for square, rectangular and round tables, or view the detailed rectangular and round guides.
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Always measure your table before ordering, as table dimensions, table height and your preferred finished drop can vary.
