Picnic Table Specs

Picnic tables are a durable and portable way to provide seating for schools, public and private parks, event facilities, and any place where families and communities gather together! Picnic tables are traditionally manufactured out of wood or aluminum and are produced in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials!

Industry Standards 

The industry standard for the table top itself is to be between 2’ and 3’ in height and width and 6’ to 8’ in length. The bench seats that accompany the table are equally important to the size of the tabletop. 

The benches on your picnic table should be approximately 1.5’ from the ground with approximately 1’ of distance between the bench seat and the tabletop. The length of the bench should be equidistant to the legs of the table!

One of the best and easiest ways to determine which picnic table specs are the correct choice is to choose based on the number of people that the table should be able to seat. Below is a simple seating guide: 

Size Guide

GT Grandstands is an industry leader that manufactures aluminum picnic tables that are lightweight, portable, durable, and even ADA compliant! Picnic tables can also be purchased in additional lengths and specifications. To learn more about GT Grandstands’ line of picnic tables, request a catalog! 

ADA Compliance 

New regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) put in place in 2010 make it extremely important for individuals and organizations to provide accessible seating and access to all patrons.

GT Grandstands manufactures ADA compliant picnic tables that are designed to allow access to persons in wheelchairs by providing proper table height and leg clearance! ADA standards dictate the following specifications for wheelchair accessible picnic tables: Leg clearance of at least 27” high, 30” wide, and 19” deep. 

Conclusion 

Choosing the right picnic table from the extensive variety of options available can be difficult. We hope this guide has made choosing the size and features of your picnic table a bit easier! For more information, and to see detailed product information, check out GT Grandstand’s picnic tables page!