How to calculate tent size
1. Regular Dining (with Dance Floor, Buffet, and DJ):
- Space
Needed per Person: 15-18 square feet
- Why:
This setup accounts for dining tables, chairs, space for a buffet, dance
floor, and DJ.
- Example:
For 100 guests, you would need approximately 1,500 to 1,800 square feet.
2. Conference (with Main Stage and Chairs in Rows):
- Space
Needed per Person: 8-10 square feet
- Why:
This setup typically involves chairs arranged in rows with a stage at the
front. It's a more compact arrangement compared to dining.
- Example:
For 100 attendees, you would need 800 to 1,000 square feet.
3. Dining Only (with Tables and Chairs):
- Space
Needed per Person: 12-15 square feet
- Why:
For a dining-only event, you’ll have space for tables and chairs without
additional elements like a buffet or dance floor.
- Example:
For 100 guests, you would need 1,200 to 1,500 square feet.
Additional Considerations:
- Dance
Floor Size: Typically, you should plan for 3-4 square feet per person
on the dance floor.
- Buffet
Area: The buffet area usually requires about 100 square feet per
table.
- DJ
Area: Allocate around 100-200 square feet for the DJ setup, depending
on equipment.
1. Regular Dining (with Dance Floor, Buffet, and DJ)
Calculations:
- Space
Needed per Person: 15-18 square feet
- Dance
Floor Space: 3-4 square feet per person
- Buffet
Area: 100 square feet per table (usually 1 buffet table for 50 guests)
- DJ
Area: 100-200 square feet for equipment
Examples:
- 50
People:
- Dining
Area: 50 people × 15 sq. ft. = 750 sq. ft.
- Dance
Floor: 50 people × 3.5 sq. ft. = 175 sq. ft.
- Buffet
Table: 1 buffet table = 100 sq. ft.
- DJ
Area: 150 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 750 + 175 + 100 + 150 = 1,175 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 20' x 60' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 10' x 120' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- 100
People:
- Dining
Area: 100 people × 15 sq. ft. = 1,500 sq. ft.
- Dance
Floor: 100 people × 3.5 sq. ft. = 350 sq. ft.
- Buffet
Table: 2 buffet tables = 200 sq. ft.
- DJ
Area: 150 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 1,500 + 350 + 200 + 150 = 2,200 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 40' x 60' tent (2,400 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 20' x 120' tent (2,400 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 50' x 50' tent (2,500 sq. ft.)
- 150
People:
- Dining
Area: 150 people × 15 sq. ft. = 2,250 sq. ft.
- Dance
Floor: 150 people × 3.5 sq. ft. = 525 sq. ft.
- Buffet
Table: 3 buffet tables = 300 sq. ft.
- DJ
Area: 200 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 2,250 + 525 + 300 + 200 = 3,275 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 40' x 80' tent (3,200 sq. ft. or larger)
- Tent
Size: 50' x 70' tent (3,500 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 30' x 110' tent (3,300 sq. ft.)
2. Conference Setup (with Chairs and Main Stage)
Calculations:
- Space
Needed per Person: 8-10 square feet
- Stage
Area: 100-150 square feet (depending on size)
Examples:
- 50
People:
- Seating
Area: 50 people × 8 sq. ft. = 400 sq. ft.
- Stage
Area: 100 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 400 + 100 = 500 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 20' x 30' tent (600 sq. ft.)
- 100
People:
- Seating
Area: 100 people × 8 sq. ft. = 800 sq. ft.
- Stage
Area: 150 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 800 + 150 = 950 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 20' x 50' tent (1,000 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 10' x 100' tent (1,000 sq. ft.)
- 150
People:
- Seating
Area: 150 people × 8 sq. ft. = 1,200 sq. ft.
- Stage
Area: 150 sq. ft.
- Total
Tent Size: 1,200 + 150 = 1,350 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 30' x 50' tent (1,500 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 20' x 60' tent (1,600 sq. ft.)
3. Dining Only (with Tables and Chairs)
Calculations:
- Space
Needed per Person: 12-15 square feet
Examples:
- 50
People:
- Dining
Area: 50 people × 12 sq. ft. = 600 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 20' x 30' tent (600 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 10' x 60' tent (600 sq. ft.)
- 100
People:
- Dining
Area: 100 people × 12 sq. ft. = 1,200 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 20' x 60' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 10' x 120' tent (1,200 sq. ft.)
- 150
People:
- Dining
Area: 150 people × 12 sq. ft. = 1,800 sq. ft.
- Tent
Size: 40' x 60' tent (2,400 sq. ft.)
- Tent
Size: 20' x 120' tent (2,400 sq. ft.)
- Tent Size: 30' x 80' tent (2,400 sq. ft.)
Summary of Tent Sizes for 50, 100, and 150 People:
Setup Type | 50 People | 100 People | 150 People |
Dining with Dance, DJ, Buffet | 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.) | 40' x 60' tent (2,400 sq. ft.) | 40' x 80' tent (3,200 sq. ft.) |
Conference with Stage | 20' x 30' tent (600 sq. ft.) | 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.) | 30' x 50' tent (1,500 sq. ft.) |
Dining Only | 20' x 30' tent (600 sq. ft.) | 30' x 40' tent (1,200 sq. ft.) | 40' x 60' tent (2,400 sq. ft.) |