Table quantity calculator
Work out how many tables you need to seat your guests, or — if you already know how many tables you have — how many guests they can seat.
Result
Tables needed
Result
Maximum guests seated
How to use this calculator
- Enter the number of guests.
- Set how many guests fit per table.
- Read the number of tables needed, or use reverse mode for a fixed table count.
Assumptions
- Assumes every table seats the same number of guests — mixed table sizes need a manual adjustment.
Technical details: what the fields mean
- Number of guests
guests - Total number of guests to seat.
- Guests per table
guestsPerTable - How many guests fit at one table — commonly 6, 8 or 10 for round tables.
Methodology
Tables needed = ceil(guests ÷ guests per table).
Worked example
65 guests, 8 per table
Inputs: guests=65, guestsPerTable=8
Result: 9 tables
Practical guidance
- Check your venue's actual table sizes and room layout — the last table is often not full, so plan the guest list with that in mind.
Common mistakes
- Rounding down the table count instead of up, leaving some guests without a seat.
FAQs
How many tables do I need for 65 guests?
At 8 guests per table, 9 tables.
I have a fixed number of tables — how many guests can I seat?
Use reverse mode below: enter your table count and guests per table to see the maximum guests seated.