Napkin sizes chart: cocktail, luncheon, dinner and folds.
Every size we produce, in inches and centimeters, open and folded — plus how they compare to the “standard” US sizes you see in stores. Includes the cocktail napkin size, luncheon napkin size and dinner napkin size for every format.
Quick answer: a standard US cocktail napkin is about 5 × 5 in folded (10 in open), a luncheon napkin about 6.5 × 6.5 in folded (13 in open) and a dinner napkin about 8 × 8 in folded (16 in open). Our cocktail napkin is 7.87 in open (3.94 in folded), our luncheon 9.45 in (4.72 in folded) and our dinner napkins 11.81, 12.99 or 15.75 in open.
Napkin sizes chart
| Size | Open | Folded | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispenser | 6.69 in · 17 cm | 3.15 × 4.92 in | Napkin dispensers at quick-service counters and bars. |
| Cocktail | 7.87 in · 20 cm | 3.94 × 3.94 in | Cocktail hour, bar service, dessert and welcome drinks. Our most ordered size. |
| Luncheon / large cocktail | 9.45 in · 24 cm | 4.72 × 4.72 in | Passed bites, brunch, buffets and bars that want a larger square. |
| Dinner | 11.81 in · 30 cm | 5.91 × 5.91 in | Casual dinners, lunches and banquet tables. |
| Dinner | 12.99 in · 33 cm | 6.50 × 6.50 in | Seated dinners and restaurant service. |
| Large dinner (weddings) | 15.75 in · 40 cm | 7.87 × 7.87 in (quarter fold) | Plated weddings and formal dinners — the fullest lap coverage. |
| 1/8 fold | 15.75 in · 40 cm | 3.94 × 7.87 in | Tall place-setting fold; also used as a restroom guest towel. |
| Kangaroo fold | 15.75 in · 40 cm | 3.94 × 7.87 in (pocket) | Pocket fold that holds cutlery, a menu card or a breadstick. |
How our sizes compare to US “standard” sizes.
Retail packs are often labeled 5 × 5, 6.5 × 6.5 or 8 × 8 inches folded. Here is the closest match in our range.
One napkin, several folds.
The 15.75 in (40 cm) sheet is the most flexible: the same napkin becomes three different products depending on the fold.
Not sure which size? Send us the event and we’ll recommend one.
Tell us the service (bar, seated dinner, restroom), guest count and date — we reply with a size, a quality and a quote the same business day.
Request a custom quoteNapkin sizes FAQ.
What is the standard cocktail napkin size?
Ours is 7.87 in (20 cm) open and 3.94 × 3.94 in folded. If you want a larger cocktail square, our 9.45 in (24 cm) napkin folds to 4.72 × 4.72 in. Many US retail cocktail napkins are about 5 × 5 in folded (10 in open).
What is the standard dinner napkin size?
We make three dinner sizes: 11.81 in (5.91 in folded), 12.99 in (6.50 in folded) and 15.75 in (7.87 in folded in quarter fold, or 3.94 × 7.87 in in 1/8 fold).
Is a beverage napkin the same as a cocktail napkin?
Yes, it is the same small square used with drinks. Our beverage/cocktail napkin is 7.87 in open (3.94 in folded), with 9.45 in (4.72 in folded) as the larger option.
What is the luncheon napkin size?
Our luncheon napkin is 9.45 in (24 cm) open and 4.72 × 4.72 in folded.
What are your napkin sizes in centimeters?
17, 20, 24, 30, 33 and 40 cm square, open. The 40 cm napkin comes in quarter fold, 1/8 fold and kangaroo fold.
What size is a paper guest towel?
Our guest towel is the 40 cm (15.75 in) napkin in 1/8 fold, which measures 3.94 × 7.87 in folded.
How do I choose the size for an event?
Drinks and cocktail hour: 7.87 in or 9.45 in. Seated dinner: 12.99 in or 15.75 in. Restrooms: 15.75 in in 1/8 fold. Cutlery pockets: kangaroo fold. Counter dispensers: 6.69 in.
What sizes do weddings usually order?
Most weddings pair the 7.87 in cocktail napkin for the bar with a 15.75 in dinner napkin for the tables, printed with the same design in one production run.
Where is the design printed on a folded napkin?
On the visible panel of the fold. We place your artwork on a digital mockup of the exact size and fold before production so you can approve placement.