space requirement calculation in restaurant

Chair and Table Setup Guidelines

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Type of Dining        Sq. Feet per Person        Allows For
Spacious, Elegant                 14                  Table, chair and full aisle
Restaurant, Cafeteria            12                 Table, chair and aisle
Banquet, Institute                  10                 Table, chair and narrow aisle

    Immediate Guest Space
    Lateral seating - allow approximately 24"-30".

NOTE: Arm and over sized chairs may require more space.

Allow 18" for guest from edge of table to chair back.
 

Table Spacing
Allow 42" between squared tables - allow chair back to back - leaves 6" to push out.

Allow 60" between squared tables - allow chair back to back - leaves 26" service aisle.

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

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

Diagonal seating saves floor space.
If space is very limited, booth only requires 8 square feet per person - aisle included.
Minimum aisle dimension is 36" in perimeter areas. 42" is preferred between rows.

Round Tables
36" Seats 4 People
42" Seats 5 People
48" Seats 5 People
54" Seats 6 People
60" Seats 8 People
72" Seats 10 People Hide Sketch

Rectangle Tables
30" x 72" Seats 6 People
30" x 96" Seats 8 People   Hide Sketch