Question 1

What size conference table do I need for 10 people?

Accepted Answer

A 10-foot conference table (120 inches long, 48 inches wide) seats 8 people comfortably with open ends or 10 people with both ends seated. For 10 people consistently with laptops and materials, we recommend a 12-foot table (144 inches) with open ends. The extra two feet gives everyone working room and keeps the ends available for AV setup or a presenter seat.

Question 2

How wide should a conference table be?

Accepted Answer

Standard conference table width is 40 to 48 inches. At 40 inches, two laptops fit comfortably with a notepad between them — the most common depth for our commissions. From 42 to 48 inches you gain breathing room for documents, coffee, and AV controls. Above 48 inches, face-to-face conversation gets harder and the table starts to feel like a banquet surface. For tables longer than 16 feet, widths of 54 to 60 inches keep the proportions visually balanced.

Question 3

How much room clearance does a conference table need?

Accepted Answer

Allow a minimum of 36 inches behind every chair (42 inches preferred) for chair pull-out without hitting walls. If anyone walks behind seated guests, that clearance jumps to 48 inches. Between the table end and a presentation wall, plan for 60 inches minimum so the presenter doesn’t stand on top of the end chairs.

Question 4

What is the standard conference table height?

Accepted Answer

Standard height is 30 inches, matching most executive chair geometry. Sit-stand and crank-adjustable conference tables typically range 29 to 42 inches, allowing the entire table to raise and lower for mixed seated and standing meetings. For pure standing meeting tables, plan on 40 to 42 inches.

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