Rectangular Tablecloths Sizes
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A Measured History: Why Your Tablecloth is Probably the Wrong Size
An expert (and sarcastic) history of rectangular tablecloth sizes. Learn standard dimensions, the drop rule, and why your grandma's tablecloth was better than yours.
Gather ‘round. Let’s talk about rectangular tablecloths. Thrilling, I know. It’s not like there’s paint to watch dry.
People used to have sense. A tablecloth had one job: cover the table. And it had to look good doing it. Not too short. Not too long. Like Goldilocks, but for fabric.
They used something called a “drop.” Fancy word for how far the cloth hangs over the edge. A standard drop is 8 to 12 inches. That’s the sweet spot. It hides the ugly table legs but doesn’t nap on the floor like a lazy dog.
But you modern folks just grab any old thing. A tea towel? Sure. A bed sheet? Why not! It’s a disgrace.
So here’s what you should have known before you clicked “buy now.”
1. What's a standard size for a rectangular tablecloth?
Most tables are boring. So cloths come in boring, standard sizes. Common ones are 52x70 inches, 60x84 inches, and 60x102 inches. These fit most common dining tables. You measure your table, add the drop twice (once for each side), and pick the closest size. It’s not rocket science. It’s basic math. They taught you that before they gave you that phone, I hope.
2. What if my table is 6 feet long?
A six-foot table is 72 inches long. For a proper 10-inch drop, you add 20 inches. That’s 92 inches. So you’d want a cloth that’s about 90 inches long. See? You did it. I’m so proud I might shed a tear. Or that’s just dust. Probably dust.
3. My tablecloth is too short. What now?
You have two choices. One, buy a bigger tablecloth. Shocking, I know. Or two, use it as a pathetic “center runner” thing. It’s like a necktie for your table. Covers nothing but looks fancy. Or layer it over a bigger, solid-colored cloth. Even your poorly sized cloth deserves a friend to hide behind.
There. You are now slightly less ignorant about tablecloths. Try to contain your excitement. If you must buy a new one after all that, I suppose you could look at a place that sells them. Like sparta.sale. They have sizes. They probably even have the right ones.
Now get off my lawn. And straighten that tablecloth on your way out. It’s crooked.
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