Depending greatly on the fact that which type and place the table is going to be placed and how much force will be exerted on the glass table top the width can change from a wide range and also depending on the customer’s satisfactions. Few standard glass widths for different uses are discussed as follows.
6mm glass width
This width of glass is mostly suited for table tops that are to be placed at outside areas that include having a table in your porch area where you want to have an outdoor view and keep an eye on your plant for gardening purposes. This width of table glass tops are also very much fitted for your bedside tables because you need to place your required things on top of that table. Study coffee tables also use this width since it is hard and most easily movable for general purposes. Since this width has table tops that are very much light weight as compared to other width of table tops.
8mm glass width
8mm is the width that is appropriate for making a protective layer on the already existing table top that could be of any material ranging from a wood, iron, or other alloy made table tops.
On different counters that are placed on different locations like banks, offices, hospitals and other hotel’s counters the 6mm width is going to be the best choice.
10mm glass width
 When using a glass for table top as the only layer of a table which will provide the only support and strength to the table top a glass top with width of 10mm is going to be the most appropriate choice. These width tops are very much heavy but are also quite strong and durable when used as a table top. These widths can be effective when being placed in a wide environment where the open area gives an empty view to the place. Makes the area look filled but at the same time not over crowded.
12mm glass width
The 12mm width of table tops also lies in the same usable range as the 10mm but are slightly more durable, strong and last longer due to the extra tempered layer that make them more effective. But along with this property they can also be used for making table tops of tables that are to be placed outside where weather gets extreme very frequently due to their high resistance property, most frameless glass balustrades use 12 mm of thickness to make a glass table top.
Conclusion
Different widths are available for different usages. But which type is best for which glass table top is a thing you can consult with an expert in the field of glass table tops. The range of width can change from mm to ½ inches depending on the measurements you have taken. The common width ranges in which the width of glass table tops lies are the 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and the 12 mm which can be slightly over on any side. Before getting any width of glass table top make sure to check all your requirements beforehand to help you reduce any further complications.
