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Free tool · Guests & invitations: Table & seating planner
Work out how many tables you need for your guests, table shape and head-table setup — and roughly how much floor space it takes.
Guest tables158 per 60″ round · 2 empty seats to spread around
Your table2 seats
Rough floor space1,560 sq ftAbout 11 sq ft per seated guest plus a dance floor for half your guests. Ask your venue for a floor plan.
Capacities follow common rental guidance. Chair width, place settings and centerpieces change how snug a table feels.
How to use it
- 01Enter your guests and any children at a kids’ table.
- 02Choose your table shape and your own table setup.
- 03Share the numbers with your venue and rental company.
Good to know
How many people fit at a 60-inch round table?
Eight comfortably, ten at a squeeze.
How many tables for 100 guests?
With a sweetheart table and 60-inch rounds seating eight, about 13 guest tables.
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The thinking behind the numbers.
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