How to Figure Tablecloth Size

A tablecloth allows you to protect the finish of your table and enhance the look of your dcor with fabric and textured finishes. Purchasing tablecloths, however, to go with all of your design choices and styles can be a laborious process, especially if you are unsure which size to purchase. By taking care in measuring your table, you can avoid buying the wrong size of tablecloth and ensure that you have a tablecloth that fits perfectly before you buy it. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Set up your table and insert any leaves just as you will have them when you use the tablecloth.

2

Measure the width of your table, if your table is rectangular or square. If your table is oval, measure the width of the table at its widest point. If your table is a circle, measure across the center point. Write your measurement down.

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Measure the length of your table, if your table is rectangular or square. If your table is oval, measure the length of the table at its widest point. Write your measurement down.

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Consider how far down you want your tablecloth to hang from the edge of the table to find your "drop length." Measure this length with your measuring tape from the top edge of the table. Write this measurement down.

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Figure the proper width for a rectangular or square tablecloth by multiplying the drop length by two and adding the total to your table's width measurement. Determine the proper length of a tablecloth for your rectangular or square tablecloth by adding the doubled drop length to the table length measurement.

Figure the proper tablecloth width for your oval table by multiplying the drop length by two and adding the total to your width measurement. Determine the proper tablecloth length for your oval table by adding the doubled drop length to the oval table's length measurement.

Figure the proper tablecloth size for a circular table by multiplying the drop length by two and adding this number to your circular table's width measurement.

Write these numbers down and bring them with you when you shop for a tablecloth.