Event Venue Capacity Calculator
Calculate maximum occupancy from floor area and event layout configuration with fire code compliance.
Inputs
sq ft
sq ft
%
Results
Effective Capacity
578 people
Layout Capacity578
Fire Code Max578
Usable Area4,050 sq ft
Exits Required3
Restrooms Required8
Parking Spaces193
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Total Floor Area in square feet.
- Select the Event Layout type: theater (7 sq ft/person), banquet (12), classroom (18), reception/standing (5), or conference (25).
- Enter Stage/Platform Area and the Aisles & Circulation percentage to deduct from usable space.
- Review Effective Capacity, Layout Capacity, and Fire Code Maximum simultaneously to ensure compliance.
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