Kitchen design
Kitchen Table Sizes: How Big a Table Will Your Room Take?
One number decides whether a table works: the space to pull a chair out. Sizes for 2 to 10 people, round, square and long.
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A table that looks right in the showroom can make a kitchen impossible to walk round. The key measurement is not the table itself but the space around it: room to pull a chair out and for people to pass behind.
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Table sizes by number of people
| Seats | Rectangular | Round | Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 70 × 70 cm | 70–80 cm across | 70–80 cm |
| 4 | 120 × 75–80 cm | 90–105 cm across | 90–100 cm |
| 6 | 160–180 × 85–90 cm | 120–135 cm across | — |
| 8 | 200–220 × 90–100 cm | 150 cm+ across | — |
| 10 | 240 cm+ × 100 cm | — | — |
Allow about 60 cm of table edge per person.
The space around it
| Gap from table edge | Allows |
|---|---|
| About 75 cm | Pulling a chair out |
| About 90 cm | Pulling a chair out and someone squeezing past |
| 100–120 cm | A comfortable walkway |
Quick test: mark the table shape on the floor with masking tape, add 90 cm all round, and walk the room.
Shape
- Round tables fit more people in a small space and have no corners to bump.
- Rectangular tables suit long, narrow rooms and are easier to extend.
- Extending tables cope with Christmas without crowding the room all year.
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Frequently asked questions
What size table seats 6?
A rectangular table of about 160–180 × 85–90 cm, or a round one of 120–135 cm across.
How much space do I need around a kitchen table?
At least 75 cm from the table edge to a wall to pull a chair out, and about 90–120 cm where people need to walk behind seated diners.
Is a round or rectangular table better for a small kitchen?
Round tables usually fit more people in a small space and are easier to move around; rectangular tables suit narrow rooms.