Dining table: sizes, shapes

How to choose a dining table: highlights

Before buying a dining table, you need to answer three questions:

• Will the size of the room allow for a large table?
• What is your purchasing budget?
• How many people do you plan to seat for it?

The answers to these questions will allow you to narrow your search. If you have a small kitchen and a family of only three people, then you need a table that is as compact as possible. If you are the owner of a kitchen-living room or a spacious kitchen where you plan to gather guests several times a year, then look towards a round extendable table. Those who have a large, spacious dining room and a hefty budget should consider a large wooden oval or rectangular dining table.

Oval table

An oval table is more convenient than a round one and more original than a rectangular one, and is also safer because it has no corners

Oval combines the advantages of round and rectangular: roomy, practical, and at the same time non-trivial in appearance. A good choice for a living room or a spacious modern kitchen.

Beautiful and stylish oval-shaped table for a spacious dining room

When talking about size standards, we will only take into account the length in centimeters, since the width of an oval-shaped dining table is always about a meter.

• 4-6 persons – 150
• 7-8 persons – 180
• 9-10 persons – at least 210

Folding oval table for the living room in a classic style

Table sizes: how to choose

To choose a table at which it will be comfortable for all family members to eat at the same time, and not in turn, keep in mind an important rule - one person needs to have a table 60 centimeters wide and 40 centimeters deep for a comfortable seating. It would be nice if there was also room for serving - place salad bowls or a common dish between the plates.

Thus, the minimum table width should be 80 centimeters. Choose the length depending on the number of people. For example, for four people: a meter by 80 centimeters is the ideal size for a dining table. Table dimensions of 2 meters per meter are suitable for a company of 8 people, and for 12 people a table length of over 3 meters will be required.

As for round tables, you need to look at its diameter. For 4 people, the diameter of the table should be at least 1 meter, 130 centimeters for 6 people, 150 for 8 people, and so on.

It is important not only to choose the size for the number of people, but also to take into account the area of ​​the room and the presence of other furniture. It is important that the chair can be pushed back and you can sit comfortably, and not squeeze through to the table. Therefore, it is better to keep the distance from the table to the wall or other furniture at least 100 centimeters.

To save space, you can order a custom-sized dining table that fits perfectly into the geometry of the space. You can also move the table to a window or wall, especially if all family members eat at different times. And for family feasts, the table can be moved to the middle of the room.

Dimensions of a dining table for 6 people

To correctly select the size of a dining table for 6 people, you can use a simple calculation method. It is done like this: for a comfortable location of 1 person, a space of approximately 60x40 cm is needed; We multiply these parameters by 6 and end up with the minimum size.

Minimal means you can buy a slightly larger table. The unused space can be used for flowers or other decorations. It's always better to have "extra" space than to elbow each other.

As a result, we get the ideal dimensions of a rectangular dining table for 6 people - 80x180 cm or 100x200 cm. The dimensions of an oval table may be slightly smaller than these, since the absence of corners allows you to sit around the entire perimeter. If the table is round, then 6 people can comfortably fit at a table 130 cm in diameter.

The standard height of dining tables is 70-75 cm, then there is enough free space between the knees of the person sitting and the tabletop.

Choosing a shape - rectangular and square dining table

The dimensions of the table are certainly important, but you should also carefully consider the choice of table shape. Square and rectangle are the most convenient because they take up less space. A small square table can be placed in a corner or against a wall, then it will free up space in the room, but it will still comfortably fit 2 people.

A rectangular table can be placed against the wall with a narrow or wide edge, thereby changing the amount of free space and the number of seats, which is very convenient when the need for both is constantly changing.

True, with small children such a table can be a dangerous threat - it is better to cover its sharp corners with special protective covers.

Dining table - round or oval

Perhaps the round table is the very symbol of family feasts and home comfort. Therefore, the choice of this particular form is preferable for the dining room. A round table is also good because it can comfortably accommodate more people than a square table of the same size.

However, there is a minus - a round table takes up more space, so it can only be placed in a spacious kitchen or dining room.

A round dining table can stand on 4 legs, but often such tables are made on one massive base. It can be carved or figured and serve a decorative function.

An oval table will be the ideal compromise for a spacious kitchen - it is as elegant and unusual as a round one, but has more usable space, like a rectangular one. It is also more suitable for a rectangular elongated room, as kitchens often are in typical houses. In them, as a rule, kitchen furniture is placed along one wall, and along the opposite wall there is an oval dining table, the dimensions of which leave free space and allow people to be seated comfortably.

Choosing table material

Modern dining tables are made from a variety of materials, but wooden dining tables have been and remain the most popular. They are beautiful, reliable, practical and durable. However, they are also expensive, and a table made of natural wood is inappropriate in a small kitchen. For it, you can choose a lighter and more budget-friendly option made from chipboard. Laminated tables made of this material are not afraid of moisture and are easy to clean.

Glass tables are also very popular. They look light and weightless - just what you need for small spaces. However, be prepared for careful cleaning - all smudges, crumbs and fingerprints are visible on the glass. In addition, you should always place a napkin or mat under the dishes so as not to create loud sounds and scratch the glass.

Folding, sliding and folding dining table - multifunctional options

Extendable tables are ideal for fairly spacious kitchens and dining rooms - when folded, it is a compact dining table that can accommodate up to 4 people, and to receive guests it can be extended up to 3 meters and accommodate up to 10 guests. Moreover, sliding tables can be of any shape - round or square, they can turn into rectangular or oval or retain their shape depending on the folding mechanism.

Folding tables are also very popular for small spaces. Thus, a square table can have one half of the tabletop folded down, making it accessible even for a child to increase or decrease it. You can look for a similar table with a round shape, then when you fold out one half you will get a semicircular tabletop, which is perfect for a very small but elegant kitchen.

You can also purchase a folding dining table, which is called a pencil case. These pencil cases fold completely and take up space about 50 centimeters wide. Such a table can be removed completely when not in use or placed against the wall and used as a decorative shelf.

Standard dimensions

Contrary to the belief common among those who are completely unfamiliar with the game, the sizes of billiard tables for different types of pool vary significantly. There are even official regulations and standards for athletes that unify them. Therefore, when planning to purchase a billiard table, you must first decide on your preferred type of game.

Length is measured in feet only, not meters. The proportion in which the width is related to it is always 1:2.

Pool Table Size Chart

For the Russian pyramid

Tables for Russian billiards can vary in length and width. This is a significant advantage - they can be installed in rooms of different sizes. The height is always the same - 82 cm:

1. The most compact option is 6 feet long (about 1.8 m) and always stands on four legs.
2. An “intermediate” 8-foot table rests on 4 or 6 legs.
3. The length cannot be greater than 12 feet (about 3.5 m). These tables always have 8 legs. Professional athletes play Russian billiards only on them.

This is the standard option. If desired, you can purchase a model with a length of 7, 9, 10, 11 feet. But such billiard tables are not particularly popular, so you will have to look for them or make them to order.

The size of the playing field depends on the dimensions of the table:

The weight of the table varies depending on what its base is made of. Models 12 feet long on a slate slab weigh at least a ton (and sometimes 200-300 kg more). If the billiard room is located on the second floor or higher, it is worth considering in advance whether the floor will withstand such a weight. The weight of billiard tables made on the basis of laminated chipboard is significantly lower: it varies between 150–350 kg.

Russian pyramid table 8 pounds

Russian pyramid table 9 pounds

For American pool

The dimensions for a billiard table on which you can play American pool are unified by the American industry federation. Therefore, even amateurs are required to follow one of the existing standards. According to them, the length can be 7, 8 or 9 feet. An error is allowed, but the minimum is 1/125 of an inch (or just over 3 mm).

The ratio of the playing field sizes is proportional to the table dimensions:

For official competitions, only 9-foot tables are suitable. Their height is 0.74–0.78 m. There are always six legs (other options have 4).

The “official” model must also meet other requirements:

• solution of corner holes – 12.38–13.02 cm, central – 13.65–14.29 cm;
• the angular parameters of the entrance for the former are 1.42 m, for the latter – 1.03 m;
• vertical pocket angles – 120–150°;
• playing field size – 6–9”;
• the radius of the slab slope is 3.2–6.4 cm.

A professional table on a slate slab weighs 800–900 kg. A product made from laminated chipboard of the same dimensions - up to 300 kg. The minimum weight of a model for an American pool is about 120 kg.

American pool table 7 pounds

For snooker

When it comes to common snooker pool table sizes, they come in either 10 or 12 feet in length. The dimensions of the playing field correlate with these parameters. They are 2840 x 1420 or 3500 x 1750 mm respectively. There are always 8 legs, height – 85–87 cm. For amateurs, there are mini-models of 9, 8, 6 feet, but you need to select balls of the appropriate diameter for them. For example, for 9 feet it is strictly 6.8 cm, for 6 - 6.03 cm.

There are very small, 5-foot snooker tables, but they are not recommended even for amateurs. The difference is too noticeable, so the enjoyment of the game is questionable. In addition, you have to use an unusual shortened cue.

The large size of the snooker table determines its large mass. If a slate slab is used as a base, the weight exceeds a ton. Models made from chipboard weigh little - 180–400 kg.