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Get Started FreeRows of chairs facing a stage or screen. Best for presentations, keynotes, and performances.
~6 sq ft per person
Tables with chairs on one side, all facing front. Best for training, workshops, and seminars.
~18 sq ft per person
Round tables with chairs around each. Best for galas, dinners, and networking events.
~12 sq ft per person
Standing with high-top tables scattered throughout. Best for cocktail hours and mixers.
~8 sq ft per person
One large table with chairs around it. Best for meetings and small group discussions.
~25 sq ft per person
Booths and aisles with space for browsing. Best for expos, job fairs, and vendor events.
~40 sq ft per person
Divide your usable square footage by the square feet per person for your layout type. For example, a 1,000 sq ft room in theater style (6 sq ft/person) can hold about 166 people.
Usable space is your total venue area minus space needed for stages, AV equipment, registration areas, catering stations, and other non-seating uses.
Yes! We recommend adding 10-15% buffer space for comfort, circulation, and unexpected needs. A slightly larger venue creates a better attendee experience.
Fire codes set maximum occupancy limits that may be lower than layout-based calculations. Always check with your venue about their legal capacity limits.