Teak Outdoor Dining Set Size Guide: Tables for 4, 6, 8 and 10
Quick answer
Allow about 24 inches of table edge per person. For 4 people choose a 42 to 47 inch round or square table, for 6 about 63 to 72 inches long (or 59 inches round), for 8 about 78 to 94 inches, and for 10 about 92 to 118 inches. Then leave at least 36 inches of clear space on every side for chairs.
In this guide
- Table size by number of seats
- How much patio space you need
- Round, square, rectangular or oval
- Extension tables with a butterfly leaf
- Umbrella holes and shade
- Side chairs, armchairs or benches
- Example sets with prices
- FAQ
The Bahama Sahara 11-Piece 10-foot set seats 10 around an extension table that opens to 118 inches.
Buying an outdoor dining set is mostly a measuring job. This guide uses real dimensions and seat ratings from Anderson Teak tables we sell, so you can match a table to your group and your patio.
What size outdoor dining table do you need for 4, 6, 8 or 10 people?
A good rule of thumb is about 24 inches of table edge per diner, plus room at the ends if you want head seats. Anderson's own seat ratings follow this closely, as the examples below show. Prices are "from" prices for the table only, as of October 2026.
Depth matters too: most Anderson dining tables are 35 to 43 inches deep, and 39 to 43 inches leaves room for platters on tables for 8 or more.
How much space do you need around an outdoor dining table?
Plan for at least 36 inches between the table edge and any wall, railing or planter, so a chair can slide back. Where people need to walk behind seated guests, 42 to 48 inches is more comfortable. These are common design guidelines, not Anderson specs.
Anderson's set listings show how much room chairs take. The Bahama Sahara 10-foot set is listed at 178 x 99 inches overall, while its table is 118 x 39 inches when open. That means the chairs add roughly 30 inches on each side before you count any walkway.
The Bahama Sahara 9-Piece 94" set seats eight; its table opens from 71 to 94 inches.
A simple shortcut: add about 6 feet (72 inches) to the table's length and width. Here is what that means for popular sizes:
- 47" round or square table (4 seats): about 10 x 10 ft
- 59" round table (6 seats): about 11 x 11 ft
- 65" x 35" table (6 seats): about 11.5 x 9 ft
- 94" x 36" table (8 to 10 seats): about 14 x 9 ft
- 118" x 39" table (10 seats): about 16 x 9.5 ft
- 126" x 43" table (12 to 14 seats): about 16.5 x 9.5 ft
Round, square, rectangular or oval: which shape seats best?
Round and square tables for 2 to 6
Round and square tables keep everyone in one conversation and suit square patios and corners. Anderson's 47-inch round and square tables seat four, and the 59-inch Tosca round table seats 5 to 6.
The Tosca 5-Piece set pairs the 47" round table with four Curve armchairs.
Watch chair width on round tables. The Curve armchairs in the Tosca set are 31 inches wide, so four of them fill a 47-inch round table nicely, but a fifth would not fit. Slimmer folding chairs, like those in the Windsor Classic 5-Piece set (18 inches wide), are easier to tuck in.
Windsor Classic: a 47" square table with four folding chairs, from $2,550 for the set.
Rectangular tables for 6 and up
Rectangular tables suit long, narrow patios and decks and seat the most people per square foot, which is why every Anderson table rated for 10 or more is rectangular or a long oval.
The Chelsea 11-Piece set seats 10 around a 92" x 43" table with wide teak slats.
Oval tables: the in-between choice
Oval tables seat like a rectangle but have no sharp corners, so traffic flows more easily. They suit 6 to 8 people in tighter spaces.
The Bahama Sahara 7-Piece 78" oval set seats six armchairs around a table that opens from 59 to 78 inches.
Are extension tables with a butterfly leaf worth it?
For most families, yes. Many Anderson extension tables have a built-in butterfly leaf that folds out from under the tabletop, so you keep a compact table for everyday meals and open it when guests come.
The butterfly leaf of the Bahama 10-foot extension table folds out from under the top.
Size an extension table for your everyday group when closed and your biggest regular gathering when open. Valencia Classic sets show the idea: the 117-inch table is listed as an 8-person setup at 79 inches and seats up to 14 fully extended.
The Valencia Classic 15-Piece set seats 14, from $6,850.
Does an outdoor teak dining table need an umbrella hole?
If your patio gets afternoon sun, it helps. Most Anderson dining tables have a center umbrella hole with a brass plug to close it when not in use; several listings specify a 2-inch hole, and the Montage table takes poles up to 2 inches in diameter.
- On butterfly-leaf tables the hole sits in the center, so it is used with the leaf open.
- Use a weighted umbrella base. The table is not a base on its own.
- Close or drop the umbrella in wind. Anderson's warranty excludes tabletop breaks caused by an umbrella and wind damage.
Not every table has one (the Bahama 35" square does not list one), so check the product page.
Should you choose side chairs, armchairs or benches?
Chair width decides how many people really fit. Side chairs seat more; armchairs feel more relaxed but need more room.
A common layout is side chairs along the length and two armchairs at the ends, like the Bahama Sahara 11-piece sets (eight side chairs, two armchairs). Narrow chairs make small tables work harder: the Sonoma 7-Piece set fits six 16-inch chairs around a 65-inch table.
Sonoma 7-Piece: six chairs around a 65" x 35" table, from $3,850.
Benches are the most space-efficient option and slide under the table when not in use. The Montage Madison 5-Piece set seats six on two 48-inch backless benches and two backless chairs, and the seating fits inside the table when stored.
Montage Madison: benches and backless chairs for six, from $3,100.
Browse Anderson Teak dining chairs to mix and match extra seats.
Example Anderson Teak dining sets by group size
Prices are "from" prices as of October 2026; all ship free to the lower 48 and DC because they are over $2,000.
The Bahama Andrew 9-Piece set uses folding chairs that store away between gatherings.
- Large pieces ship by LTL freight, usually by appointment; in-stock orders typically arrive in 7 to 14 business days.
- Orders over $2,000 can qualify for 0% APR for 12 months through Affirm, subject to approval.
- Cushions are usually sold separately.
Outdoor dining table size FAQ
What size outdoor dining table seats 6 people?
A rectangular table of about 63 to 72 inches long, or a round table of about 59 to 60 inches across, seats 6. Anderson rates its 63-inch Montage table for up to six and its 59-inch Tosca round table for 5 to 6 people.
What size outdoor table do you need for 8 people?
Plan on 78 to 94 inches of length for 8 people. Anderson rates its 87-inch Bahama oval for 6 to 8, and its Bahama Sahara 9-piece set seats eight around an extension table that opens from 71 to 94 inches.
How long is an outdoor table that seats 10?
A table for 10 is usually 92 to 118 inches long. The Anderson Chelsea 92-inch table is rated for up to 10, the Sahara 106-inch double extension for 8 to 10, and the Bahama 10-foot extension (79 to 118 inches) for 8 to 12.
How much space do you need around a patio dining table?
Leave at least 36 inches between the table edge and any wall, railing or planter so chairs can slide back, and about 48 inches where people need to walk behind seated guests. In practice, add about 6 feet to the table's length and width.
Is a round or rectangular table better for a small patio?
For 4 people on a small, square-ish patio, a 42 to 47 inch round or square table fits best and keeps everyone in one conversation. For narrow decks or groups of 6 or more, a rectangular or oval table uses the space more efficiently.
What size umbrella fits an Anderson Teak dining table?
Most Anderson Teak dining tables have a center umbrella hole for a pole up to 2 inches in diameter, closed with a brass plug when not in use. Always use a weighted base: Anderson's warranty excludes tabletop breaks caused by an umbrella and wind damage.
