QR code table tents
The 4 x 6 inch table tent is the most-scanned QR support in a dining room: eye level, 20 inches away. A 1.5 to 2.5 inch code per side is enough.
Updated September 24, 2026
Common formats
| Format | Use | Code size |
|---|---|---|
| 3 x 5 in | Small cafe table | 1.25 to 1.5 in |
| 4 x 6 in | Restaurant table, counter | 1.5 to 2.5 in |
| 5 x 7 in | Host stand, hotel front desk | 2.5 to 3 in |
Table tents are read seated, 16 to 24 inches away: the 10:1 rule gives 1.6 to 2.4 inches. Keep at least 0.4 inch of white around the code, and a call to action readable from across the table.
Two sides, two codes
A tent has two faces: use them for two different actions instead of repeating one code. Pairings that work:
- Menu on one side, WiFi on the other: the menu QR code and the WiFi QR code.
- Menu and Google reviews: guests browse at the start, review at the end.
- Booking and socials: for a bar or cafe with regulars.
One code can also open a link page that gathers menu, reviews and socials, if you want a cleaner face.
Materials and cleaning
- Laminated card: cheap, wipes clean, replace every few months.
- Acrylic sign holder with a paper insert: swap the insert without buying a new holder; acrylic can be sanitized.
- Engraved wood: durable and warm, but engraving must be high-contrast; test before ordering a batch.
Watch for glare from glossy acrylic under pendant lights: angle the tent or pick matte acrylic.
Copy and layout for the tent
Above the code, a short headline readable from 3 feet: "Our menu", "Free WiFi", "How did we do?". Below it, one line of help for less tech-savvy guests: "Open your phone camera and point it at the code". Keep your logo small at the bottom. For WiFi, also print the network name in plain text: some guests prefer to pick it in their settings. If you get many Spanish-speaking guests, add one line in Spanish rather than doubling every word.
Order tents in batches that match your table count plus 20% spares. Sticky fingers, spilled drinks and the occasional tent that walks out the door add up quickly in a busy dining room.
Menu rules
In the US, chains with 20 or more locations must keep calorie counts on the physical menu, and a QR code does not replace that. Keep printed menus for guests without a smartphone. The restaurant guide walks through a full dining room setup.
Common mistakes
- A code shrunk to fit a pretty visual: under 1.25 inches, scanning slows down.
- One code for everything, with no explanation: guests do not know if it opens the menu or something else.
- A worn tent: a stained or bent code stops scanning. Keep spare inserts.
Your codes keep working, even if you stop paying
Every code you create or edit on a paid plan keeps redirecting to its last destination, forever.
Static codes are included in every plan: they rely on no server and never expire.
Read the lifetime guarantee termsFrequently asked questions
What size QR code on a 4 x 6 table tent?
1.5 to 2.5 inches wide, with at least 0.4 inch of white around it.
Do I need a different code per table?
Not for the menu. Per-table codes only help if you want to know which tables scan most, or for order-at-table.
Can a QR code replace paper menus?
Not entirely: keep printed menus for guests who ask, and chains must keep calorie disclosures on them.
Can I change the menu without reprinting the tents?
Yes with a dynamic code: the tent stays, the content changes.
Should the tent code be black and white?
Dark modules on a light background matter more than pure black. Brand colors work if contrast stays above 4.5:1.
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