Length Table Runner Size Guide

Both length and width of rectangular linens.

Length table runner size guide.

The rule of thumb is that a table runner is to be between 10 and 15 inches wide. 6 foot rectangular banquet table with a 90 inch x 132 inch havana tablecloth. When discussing rectangular tables length refers to the longer edge of the table measured in feet and width refers to the shorter edge measured in inches e g. For example if your table is 60 inches long your table runner should be at least 72 inches long allowing for six inches at either end of the table.

Before we get into the size guide let s quickly review a few terms you ll see throughout. The average length is between 36 and 108 inches including the 6 inch overhang on either end. If your table is 72 inches long the table runner should be 84 to 92 inches long. Overlays table runners.

Then it should be no wider than 1 3 the width of your table. Table runner sizing if you use a table runner without a tablecloth measure the table s longest dimension and select a runner a foot or so longer so it drapes down 6 inches over either side. The length of your table runner is up to you. A 13 x 90 table runner is appropriate and will give you a 9 drop on each end or a 13 x 108 table runner for an 18 hang on each end.

If your table is 60 inches long your table runner should be 72 to 80 inches long. Ideally it should hang at least six inches over each end of your table but shouldn t hang further than your tablecloth.