Marquee Sizes and Capacity Guide
This capacity guide is intended to provide average maximum capacities for quick approximation.
Aisles, entrances, stages, bars and any other specially designated spacesshould be considered when determining what sizetent you require.
When calculating the right size marquee to suit your land area, always allow a minimum 2 meters around the perimeter of your marquee to ensure a good fit.
Size (metres) |
Area SqMtr |
Standing (cocktails) |
Seated (dinner)
trestles |
Seated (dinner)
round tables |
Seated
round with dance floor |
Seated
(chairs only) |
3mx4m |
12 |
24 |
10 |
10 |
NA |
16 |
4mx4m |
16 |
32 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
21 |
5mx4m |
20 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
26 |
6mx4m |
24 |
48 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
32 |
6.8mx5m |
34 |
68 |
30 |
30 |
20 |
45 |
10m x 5m |
50 |
100 |
50 |
40 |
30 |
66 |
12m x 6m |
72 |
144 |
80 |
60 |
50 |
96 |
15mx7m |
105 |
210 |
110 |
90 |
80 |
140 |
Round / oval tables of 10 guests |
1.1 sq m per person |
|
Round table of 10 guests + std dance floor |
1.3 sq m per person |
|
As above but for a wedding |
1.5 sq m per person |
|
Trestle tables of 10 guests |
.9 sq m per person |
|
Trestle tables of 10 guests + std dance floor |
1.1 sq m per person |
|
Stand up cocktail |
.5sq m per person |
|
Theatre style seating |
.75 sq m per person |
|
