Guidelines for Tent Selection (contact us to assist in choosing the appropriate tent for your event) PDF Version
Tent Size Sq.Ft. Stand-up Cocktail Seated/Round Tables Seated/Rect Tables
9x10 90 15 8 10
20x20 400 60-70 32-40 40-50
20x30 600 100 48-56 75
20x40 800 140 64-70 100
30x45 1350 200.250 96-120 170
30x60 1800 300-360 144-168 225
40x60 2400 400-450 200-225 300
40x80 3200 500-575 350-290 400
40x100 4000 600-750 320-400 500
The above estimates are based on the entire area being utilized for seating or dancing. The space needed for buffet tables, dance area, DJ or band, bars, etc has not been deducted.
The following area requirements are used to estimate area needed:
Stand-up Cocktail 5-6 sq. ft. per person Bars or DJ 50-75 sq. ft.
Seated at Round tables 11 sq. ft. per person Buffet Tables 75-100 sq. ft.
Seated at Rect. Tables 8 sq. ft. per person Gift/Cake Table 50-150 sq.ft.
Dance Area 3-5 sq. ft. per person,
6-10 sq. ft. per person for ballroom dancing.
Orchestra or Seated Band 12 sq. ft. per member
Rock Band 36 sq. ft. per member
It is best to ask the band exactly what their space requirements will be. |