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.
Length table runner size guide.
The rule of thumb is that a table runner is to be between 10 and 15 inches wide.
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.
Then it should be no wider than 1 3 the width of your table.
To learn more about making and the size of a table runner just continue to read our article.
Here you can see a 6 foot rectangular banquet table decorated with a 90 inch x 132 inch havana tablecloth.
6 foot rectangular banquet table with a 90 inch x 132 inch havana tablecloth.
Overlays table runners.
The average length is between 36 and 108 inches including the 6 inch overhang on either end.
Before we get into the size guide let s quickly review a few terms you ll see throughout.
Both length and width of rectangular linens.
Ideally it should hang at least six inches over each end of your table but shouldn t hang further than your tablecloth.
If your table is 60 inches long your table runner should be 72 to 80 inches long.
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.
A table runner should be long enough to overhang the end of your table by approximately 6 to 10 inches on each end.