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Chair & Table Spacing Tips & Suggestions

This document provides guidelines and suggestions for spacing chairs and tables to optimize floor space in dining areas. It recommends 14 square feet per person for spacious seating, 12 square feet for cafeteria style, and 10 square feet for banquet seating. Minimum distances between tables are outlined to allow comfortable access and walking space. Table sizes and shapes that accommodate various numbers of seats are also listed. Finally, it discusses factors to consider when determining adequate table size to provide a pleasant dining experience.

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Chair & Table Spacing Tips & Suggestions

This document provides guidelines and suggestions for spacing chairs and tables to optimize floor space in dining areas. It recommends 14 square feet per person for spacious seating, 12 square feet for cafeteria style, and 10 square feet for banquet seating. Minimum distances between tables are outlined to allow comfortable access and walking space. Table sizes and shapes that accommodate various numbers of seats are also listed. Finally, it discusses factors to consider when determining adequate table size to provide a pleasant dining experience.

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Chair & Table Spacing Tips & Suggestions

14 sq. ft per person for spacious dining (allows for table, chair, and aisle)

12 sq. ft per person for caferteria or restaurant style seating

10 sq. ft per person for banquet, institutional, or close seating

Allow 18 inches for person seated from edge of table to back of chair

Diagonal seating saves floor space

Duece tables and wall spacing saves the most space

Min. 42 " between squared tables for chairs back to back leaves 6 " to push out.

Min. 60 " between squared tables for chairs back to back leaves 26 " service out

Min. 54" between round tables service space. Main traffic aisles need to be
larger

24 " between corners of diagonal tables for customer access - no aisle

30 " between corners of diagonal tables for customer access - narrow aisle

Where space is limited, booths require only 8 sq. ft. per person including aisle
allowance

Required Table to Chair ratios


Dimensions for comfortable seating may need to be adjusted when considering
special seating options such as arm rests, over-size seating, etc.

Square Tables
Table Size Number
of
Seats
24 X 24 2
30 X 30 2-4
36 X 36 4
42 X 42 8
Rectangular Tables
Table Size Number
of
Seats
24 X 30 2
24 X 42 4
24 X 48 4
30 X 42 4
30 X 48 4
Round Tables
Table Size Number
of
Seats
24 1-4
30 2-4
36 3-4
42 4-5
48 5-6
54 6-7
60 6-8

Determining Adequate Table Size


The industry standard for adequate table room is 300 square inches per diner. For
example, for fast food and standard cafe dining, an average table dimension might
be 30" X 42", or 1260 square inches. Divide that number by the previously
mentioned 300 square inches per diner, and you theoretically have sufficient table
space for four persons.

However, there are other factors involved in determining this figure, such as the
menu and dining style. Some menus require more square inches to accommodate
more utensils, plates, and service. Another example would be in the case of cafeteria
trays being used. A family-style dining experience, or ethnic dining such as Mexican
or Asian, require room for more plates. Table size is a critical factor in determining
the likelihood your customers will have a pleasant and comfortable dining
experience. Tables that are too small will drive customers away with terrible reviews
of your establishment.

As a restaurant owner or manager, your desire is to be able to have seating and


table space which accommodates the most people, without having a crowded room.
Also, a well-designed combination of sizes of tables can decrease wait time for
diners. Traffic flow is also a critical consideration, since congestion in high-traffic
areas will increase noise, accidents, and slow down your overall turn-over. Below, we
have designed a few examples of seating layouts as a starting block for your design
process.
Design Layout Ideas
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