Latex : spacing of Figures inserted as Tables

Question

I have inserted 2 figures into my Latex document as a table, using a mini page, so that they are next to each other. When i turn it into a PDF document, the figures overlap. I would like to be able to create a "space" between the 2 figures so that they are a bit more apart. I think I am supposed to change the table format but i'm not sure how. Here is the code:

  \begin{figure}
\centering
\begin{tabular}{cc}
\begin{minipage}{190pt}
{\includegraphics[width=220pt]{depth3.pdf}}
\caption{figure1}
\label{fig:1}
\end{minipage}
&
\begin{minipage}{190pt}
{\includegraphics[width=220pt]{depth4.pdf}}
\caption{figure2}
\label{fig:2}
\end{minipage}
\end{tabular}
\end{figure}

Answer 1

In your code the size of each minipage is given by the 190pt, and the graphics width is 220pt. The alignment of each minipage within the table is given by the cc (which means center center---i.e. center each column).

By adjusting these parameters you should be able to get the spacing you want. It might help to use the size \textwidth, i.e.

\begin{minipage}{0.4\textwidth}
  \includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth]{depth4.pdf}
  \caption{figure2}
  \label{fig:2}
\end{minipage}
\end{tabular}
\end{figure}