Sizing For Buying or Hiring a Commercial Event Tent
March 28, 2022
Tents With Widths of 30 and 40 Feet
Most mid-to large-scale private and commercial events may be accommodated by tents 30 to 40 feet wide. The ability to accommodate all of your guests within the temporary building will be critical to the success of your event. You can use the checklist below to start planning your next memorable occasion.- A common 30-foot-wide size for medium events is 30′ x 30′. This tent has 900 square feet of space. There is a total of ft. of covered space. The majority of layouts can accommodate 150 people standing, 113 people at a buffet, and 90 people with sitting and tables. Up to 150 people might be accommodated in a cathedral-style setting, a presentation layout with rowed seats, and similar setups.
- Another common choice is the 40′ x 40′, used with a 40-foot-wide door. This greatly expands the room with 1600 sq. ft. of inner covered space. This space can accommodate up to 267 people standing, 200 people at a buffet, and 160 people sitting and tables. Up to 267 people can be seated in cathedral-style row seating.
Sizing a Room Based on the Number of Guests and the Furniture
Regardless of the style of tent you are considering on the day, you may calculate your full sizing requirements using a few simple calculations. This will allow you to choose the most cost-effective tent, whether a little 30-foot-wide party tent or a massive wedding tent measuring 40 x 100 feet. Tally up the number of guests, furnishings, and accessories, and then compare the amount to your tent’s available floor area.- A typical standing-only event or cathedral layout requires 6 sq. ft. of space per person.
- A cocktail event with standing tables requires 7 sq. ft. of space per person.
- A buffet dinner with banquet tables requires 8 sq. ft. per person.
- A traditional dinner layout with large 8′ tables requires 12 sq. ft. per person.