Tent Size & Seating Guide

Not sure what size tent you need? You’re not alone — it’s one of the first questions we get. This guide is designed to help you match your guest count to the right tent size, based on how you’re planning to use the space.
Browse the charts below, then get a free quote and we’ll confirm the best option for your event.

How to Use This Guide

Every event is different. A sit-down dinner for 100 people needs significantly more space than a cocktail reception for the same crowd. Use the tabs below to find your event type, then match your guest count to the recommended tent size.
Keep in mind that your final capacity may be affected by:

A dance floor or stage
A DJ or band setup
A buffet or food station layout
Bar areas or lounge seating
Aisles and entry/exit flow

When in doubt, go one size up — your guests will thank you.

W X L	Square Footage	Stand-Up Cocktail*
20 x 20	400	67
20 x 30	600	100
20 x 40	800	133
20 x 50	1000	167
20 x 60	1200	200
30 x 30	900	150
30 x 40	1200	200
30 x 45	1350	225
30 x 50	1500	250
30 x 60	1800	300
30 x 75	2250	375
30 x 90	2700	450
30 x 105	3150	525
30 x 120	3600	600
40 x 40	1600	267
40 x 60	2400	400
40 x 80	3200	533
40 x 100	4000	667
40 x 120	4800	800
40 x 140	5600	933
40 x 160	6400	1067
40 x 180	7200	1200
40 x 200	8000	1333
60 x 60	3600	600
60 x 80	4800	800
60 x 90	5400	900
60 x 100	6000	1000
60 x 120	7200	1200
80 x 80	6400	1067
80 x 100	8000	1333
80 x 120	9600	1600
80 x 140	11200	1867
80 x 160	12800	2133
80 x 180	14400	2400
80 x 200	16000	2667

W X L	Square Footage	Buffet Dinner*
20 x 20	400	50
20 x 30	600	75
20 x 40	800	100
20 x 50	1000	125
20 x 60	1200	150
30 x 30	900	113
30 x 40	1200	150
30 x 45	1350	169
30 x 50	1500	188
30 x 60	1800	225
30 x 75	2250	291
30 x 90	2700	338
30 x 105	3150	394
30 x 120	3600	450
40 x 40	1600	200
40 x 60	2400	300
40 x 80	3200	400
40 x 100	400	500
40 x 120	4800	600
40 x 140	5600	700
40 x 160	6400	800
40 x 180	7200	900
40 x 200	8000	1000
60 x 60	3600	450
60 x 80	4800	600
60 x 90	5400	675
60 x 100	6000	750
60 x 120	7200	900
80 x 80	6400	800
80 x 100	80000	1000
80 x 120	9600	1200
80 x 140	11200	1400
80 x 160	12800	1600
80 x 180	14400	1800
80 x 200	16000	2000

W X L	Square Footage	Sit Down Dinner*
20 x 20	400	40
20 x 30	600	60
20 x 40	800	80
20 x 50	1000	100
20 x 60	1200	120
30 x 30	900	90
30 x 40	1200	120
30 x 45	1350	135
30 x 50	1500	150
30 x 60	1800	180
30 x 75	2250	225
30 x 90	2700	270
30 x 105	3150	315
30 x 120	3600	360
40 x 40	1600	160
40 x 60	2400	240
40 x 80	3200	320
40 x 100	400	400
40 x 120	4800	480
40 x 140	5600	560
40 x 160	6400	640
40 x 180	7200	720
40 x 200	8000	800
60 x 60	3600	360
60 x 80	4800	480
60 x 90	5400	540
60 x 100	6000	600
60 x 120	7200	720
80 x 80	6400	640
80 x 100	80000	800
80 x 120	9600	960
80 x 140	11200	1120
80 x 160	12800	1280
80 x 180	14400	1440
80 x 200	16000	1600

W X L	Square Footage	Cathedral Seating*
20 x 20	400	67
20 x 30	600	100
20 x 40	800	133
20 x 50	1000	167
20 x 60	1200	200
30 x 30	900	150
30 x 40	1200	200
30 x 45	1350	225
30 x 50	1500	250
30 x 60	1800	300
30 x 75	2250	375
30 x 90	2700	450
30 x 105	3150	525
30 x 120	3600	600
40 x 40	1600	267
40 x 60	2400	400
40 x 80	3200	533
40 x 100	400	667
40 x 120	4800	800
40 x 140	5600	933
40 x 160	6400	1067
40 x 180	7200	1200
40 x 200	8000	1333
60 x 60	3600	600
60 x 80	4800	800
60 x 90	5400	900
60 x 100	6000	1000
60 x 120	7200	1200
80 x 80	6400	1067
80 x 100	80000	1333
80 x 120	9600	1600
80 x 140	11200	1867
80 x 160	12800	2133
80 x 180	14400	2400
80 x 200	16000	2667

Size	# of 8′ tables	# of chairs
20 x 20	5	40
20 x 30	8	64
20 x 40	10	80
30 x 30	11	88
20 x 50	13	104
30 x 40	15	120
30 x 50	19	152
30 x 60	20	160
40 x 60	30	240

EVENT SEATING INFORMATION
Cocktail Parties (stand up)							5 – 6 sq. ft. / person
Dinner, using 8′ banquet table							8 sq. ft. / person
Dinner, using 5′ round table							10 sq. ft. / person
Dinner, using larger round tables							12 sq. ft. / person
Cathedral Seating							6 sq. ft. / person
Dance Area							2 sq. ft. / attendee or 5 sq. ft. / dancer

Aside form main traffic aisles, allow 4 1/2′ between round tables for chair and service space and 5′ between oblong tables where seating is back to back. This permits 24″ service space behind 18″ chair depth.

Not Sure Which Size Is Right for You?

That’s what we’re here for. Share a few details about your event and we’ll recommend the right tent size, layout, and accessories — at no cost and no commitment.
(773) 344-7373 · Or request a free quote online.

A Note on Safety

Our tents are engineered as temporary structures and installed by our experienced crew. If severe or threatening weather occurs during your event, we recommend evacuating the tent as a precaution. Your guests’ safety always comes first.

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