I ordered a 48" table but measures 46". I can understand now why people who order the 42" complain the table is bistro size. So glad I had the proper "real" tools! Even then, it probably took 2 of us the better part of 2 hours to assemble. It looks nice but not as heavy as I had hoped, even though the table is supposed to weigh 200lbs. Hopefully it holds up well and will withstand the winds.