Coffee table dimensions
Rectangular 42-48 × 22-24 inches; round 36 inches diameter. Height matches sofa cushion (16-20).
Coffee tables size relative to the sofa. ⅔ the sofa length, height within an inch or two of the sofa cushion.
In this guide
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Rectangular
Length: 42-54 inches. Common: 48. Width: 22-28 inches. Common: 24. Height: 16-20 inches.
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Round
Diameter: 30-48 inches. Common: 36. Height: 16-20 inches. Better for tight rooms or curved sectionals.
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Square
Side: 30-48 inches. Common: 36. Height: 16-20 inches. For symmetric layouts with seating on multiple sides.
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Clearance from sofa
Distance from sofa edge to coffee table: 14-18 inches. Closer and you can't get past; farther and you can't reach a drink.
Frequently asked questions
What's the standard coffee table size?
Rectangular: 42-54 × 22-28 inches. Round: 30-48 diameter. Height 16-20 — match the sofa cushion.
How far from the sofa should the coffee table be?
14-18 inches. Closer is impassable; farther is unreachable.
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