Custom Tablecloths Sizing Guide for a 6 Foot Table

The 6 foot table is by far, the most often used for promotional events and trade shows. Let’s solve once and for all what size promotional tablecloths you should get for the standard 6 ft expo tables.

Before diving into sizing, we will explain the two table cover options available.

Different ways to cover a table with your custom logo or brand image

There are two options, a tablecloth or a fitted tablecloth. The logo tablecloth (also known as a table throw in the promotional and trade show industries) which is more versatile, and the fitted option which gives a more tailored appearance.

1. Tablecloth

The table throw is a tablecloth that completely drapes the table. Let's say that the vendor always uses 6ft tables and therefore has a 6ft logo tablecloth. Last minute, they decide to attend an event where only 8ft tables are available. The 6’ tablecloth can be used, it will only be short on the sides.

2. Fitted tablecloth.

A fitted tablecloth is tapered. The sides come straight down, giving the table a clean, finished look.

When using fitted tablecloths, it becomes even more important to have the correct table size and to know that this is a table that you own or a size that will always be available at events attended. Otherwise, this option will not work.

We can make custom printed fitted tablecloths with traditional pleated corners (an inverted pleat) or a non-pleated, box style version. The image above shows examples of both options.

Custom printed fitted tablecloths are available in both polyester fabrics as well as stretch spandex. The stretch table covers, made from a blend of spandex nylon and polyester, for not only the optimal contour appearance but durability as well.

Spandex stretch table covers with logo are a modern, fresh look that stretches then fits snugly on the table by simply placing the table legs in the leg pockets of the cover. In addition to the custom printed spandex table covers being very stylish and providing the eye-catching appeal, another great advantage is they are wrinkle-free. Once attached to the table, any wrinkles stretch right out.The stretch covers are available in 4-sided and 3-sided options. The 3-sided features an open back to have a staff member seated at the display table or 4-sided with a zipper for easy access to storage under the table. Our zippers, like the leg pockets, are reinforced to make the product durable.

Our CEO has 11 years of experience as a trade show organizer. He believes that a fitted tablecloth gives a more sophisticated and professional look than a table throw. Moreover, if you are hosting an outdoors event, it is a peace of mind not to be worried about the wind disrupting the cover.

The tailored, paneled design always keeps your branded tablecloth right in place. To recap, the disadvantage of a fitted tablecloth is that it will only fit the table size it was designed for. With a throw you have the flexibility advantage of using one throw for various table sizes if necessary.

Whatever is the variant you like the most, at Premier Table Linens we can create an awesome printed tablecloth. In our collection of printed table covers for 6 foot tables, there are many fabric options to choose from.

Tablecloth sizing for 6 foot tables

The most standard 6’ table is 30” wide, 72” length and 29” height.

There are also tables called "Seminar" or "Classroom" tables, which are only 18" or 24" wide.

For the standard 30” x 72” x 29” table, the correct size is 90” x 132” for a tablecloth with a logo. This size will cover the entire table to just above the ground. If instead of a tablecloth you desire a printed fitted tablecloth, the right size for a fitted tablecloth is 30” x 72” x 29”.

Things To Consider Regarding Table Heights

The standard table height is 29” or 30”. Many trade show exhibitors and vendors will either use tables with adjustable heights or table leg extenders. They set their display at either 36” or 42” height. Trade show studies have shown that the closer that products are to the consumer, the more likely they will be to make a purchase.

Premier Table Linens has sturdy, commercial grade leg risers. As well as demo tablecloths.

Standard 6 foot tables and their matching tablecloth sizes

All the numbers we will list here can be obtained using our tablecloth size calculator, so feel free to enter your own custom size measurements if they are not standard.

Table Width	Table Length	Table Height	Tablecloth	Fitted Tablecloth
18”	72”	29”	76” x 132”	18” x 72” x 29”
18”	72”	36”	90” x 144”	18” x 72” x 36”
18”	72”	42”	102” x 156”	18” x 72” x 42”
24”	72”	29”	82” x 132”	24” x 72” x 29”
24”	72”	36”	96” x 144”	24” x 72” x 36”
24”	72”	42”	108” x 156”	24” x 72” x 42”
30”	72”	29”	88” x 130”	30” x 72” x 29”
30”	72”	36”	102” x 144”	30” x 72” x 36”
30”	72”	42”	114” x 156”	30” x 72” x 42”

Premier Table Linens print department manufactures and prints any custom logo tablecloth size needed.

We hope this helps you in understanding 6ft standard and custom tablecloth sizing. Any questions, feel free to call us (800) 937-1159. We are open 8:30 am to 8:00 pm E.S.T. Monday – Friday.