Training & Flip-Top Tables — Expert Answer

How much space should I leave between rows of flip-top training tables?

Row spacing for flip-top training tables affects both comfort and compliance. The minimum for basic circulation is 36 inches between the back of one row's chairs and the front of the next table. For comfortable passage while people are seated (a trainer walking the rows, participants getting up during a session), 48 inches is better. For ADA accessibility throughout all rows (not just end aisles), 44 inches minimum between rows allows wheelchair navigation. For a training room where frequent mid-session circulation is expected, 48-inch row spacing is worth the reduction in total seat count. Measure row spacing from the back of the table in one row to the front of the table in the next row — then add chair clearance depth (about 22 inches for a seated person). FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.
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