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Tent Sizing Chart
One of the most common questions we are asked is, "What size tent do I need?" The answer depends on what you want to put under it. You can use the following chart to help you determine what size tent is appropriate for your event. Keep in mind that our recommended square feet include room for guests and food service personnel to get around.
See our example chart below is you have any questions.
 
Item
Sq. ft for each
x No.
= Total sq. ft. needed
30" round table (seated or standing)
50
 
 
36" round table for seating
60
 
 
48" round table for seating
80
 
 
60" round table for seating
100
 
 
72" round table for seating
120
 
 
 
 
 
 
4'banquet table (2/side)
40
 
 
4'banquet table (2/side & 1/end)
70
 
 
6'banquet (3/side)
50
 
 
6'banquet (3/side & 1/end)
80
 
 
8'banquet (4/side )
60
 
 
8'banquet (4/side & 1/end)
90
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ceremony/Stadium seating
5/chair
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buffet table
100
 
 
Bar
100
 
 
Dance floor
2-4/guest
 
 
D.J. table
100
 
 
Band (depending on size)
100+
 
 
Example: Wedding for 100 guests
30" round table (seated or standing)
50
1
50
36" round table for seating
60
 
 
48" round table for seating
80
 
 
60" round table for seating
100
13
1300
72" round table for seating
120
 
 
 
 
 
 
4'banquet table (2/side)
40
 
 
4'banquet table (2/side & 1/end)
70
 
 
6'banquet (3/side)
50
 
 
6'banquet (3/side & 1/end)
80
 
 
8'banquet (4/side )
60
 
 
8'banquet (4/side & 1/end)

90

 
 
 
 
 
 
Ceremony/Stadium seating
5/chair
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buffet table
100
3
300
Bar
100
2
200
Dance floor
2-4/guest
100
300
D.J. table
100
1
100
Band (depending on size)
100+
 
 
 
 
Total
2250 sq ft.
Appropriate tent size = 30x75