How Long Are Table Runners?
Table runners typically range in length from 54 to 108 inches, depending on the size of the table or the amount of cloth that is desired to hang over the edge.
A 54-inch table runner, for example, is ideal for a small table, while a 108-inch table runner is appropriate for larger tables.
Common Table Runner Sizes
Lengths
54-inch length: Ideal for a four-seater table.
70-80 inches: Applied to tables intended for six people.
Tables intended for eight seats are 80-90 inches in length.
108 inch: Ideal for large tables with eight to ten seats.
Widths
12 to 14 inches: The most common size for all table types
Which Sizes for Which Tables?
For small dining tables, use table runners that are 54 inches long and leave 3 to 4 inches of cloth hanging over the edges.
Designers recommend 90 to 108 inches for large dining tables so that the fabric hangs uniformly across the larger table surface.
Coffee tables: Custom table runners that are only 54 to 70 inches in length should be utilized.
Console Tables: The console table will fit well with a runner that is shorter than the six-seater table.
First measure the size of your table to know the dimensions of a runner that extends a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 24 inches for an outstanding appearance. Also appropriate sizes complement any space be it a formal dining occasion or a relaxed coffee table set up.