Seating Layout Calculator
Calculate how many tables and guests fit in your venue based on room dimensions, table type, and aisle spacing.
Inputs
ft
ft
ft
Results
Max Guests
176
Max Tables22
Seats per Table8
Total Room Area2,400 sq ft
Dance Floor Area240 sq ft
Remaining Free Space18 sq ft
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Room Length and Room Width in feet — measure the usable floor area, not walls.
- Choose the Table Type: Round (60"/8 seats), Rectangular (8 ft/8 seats), or Cocktail Highboy (4 seats).
- Set the Aisle Width in feet — at least 4 ft between tables for comfortable guest movement.
- Review Max Guests and Max Tables to verify the room can hold your planned attendance.
- Check Dance Floor Area and Remaining Free Space to confirm you have room for entertainment and circulation.
How the result changes with Room Length
| Room Length | Max Guests |
|---|---|
| 59 | 168 |
| 182 | 536 |
| 329 | 968 |
| 451 | 1,336 |
What each input means
- Room Length
- Length of the event room in feet.
- Room Width
- Width of the event room in feet.
- Table Type
- Type of table to use for seating.
- Aisle Width
- Minimum space between tables for guest movement.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersRoom Length = 60, Room Width = 40, Table Type = 1, Aisle Width = 4 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Max GuestsMax Guests176 = 176
- Calculate Max TablesMax Tables22 = 22
- Calculate Seats per Table8 = 8
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