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Total seated guests at dining tables, not counting standing room.
Most event rental companies stock 60-inch rounds for weddings and 6-ft rectangles for banquets.
Comfortable leaves 2-4 inches between chairs; maximum fills every seat tightly.
Extra chairs for last-minute RSVPs, vendors, or children who need a seat. The 8% buffer is the industry standard.
A separate table for the wedding party, speakers, or honorees. Counts as 1 additional table.
Food-service tables are typically 8-ft rectangles. They are added to the total table count but do not seat guests.
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Adds 1 non-seating table for the DJ, audio-visual equipment, or gift display.
Dining tables needed
13

Seating tables required for all guests at the chosen density

Total tables (all types)13
Chairs for guests100
Buffer chairs8
Total chairs to order108
Seats per table8
Minimum venue space1,200sq ft
Dining tables13
Chairs to order108

For 100 guests you need 13 dining tables and 108 chairs.

  • You need 13 60-inch round dining tables at comfortable density.
  • Order 108 chairs in total (including any buffer for last-minute arrivals).
  • Reserve at least 1,200 sq ft of clear floor space for seated guests; add 20-30% more for aisles, dance floors, and service corridors.

Next stepConfirm your guest count with final RSVPs before placing the rental order. Rental companies typically need at least 72 hours notice for changes.

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