Pedersens Rentals - The Celebration Experts for Over 50 Years
Seating & Table Calculator
Here are some handy charts to help you calculate the amount of space and number of tables and chairs needed for your event. There is also a Dance Floor Sizing Chart at bottom if you need this.
 
Facility Space Requirements
Event Type Square Feet per Person
Cocktail Parties (Stand up) 5 - 6
Cocktail Parties (Some seated) 8
Dinner (Using Round Tables) 10
Dinner (Using Banquet Tables) 8
Cathedral Seating (In rows) 6
Dance Area 2 - 4
These same formulas can be used when calculating space requirements for seating under tents. Please call a Pedersen's Party Consultant or by e-mail if you have any questions about how much space your event will require.
 
Table Seating Space Requirements
We would be pleased to prepare CAD (Computer Aided Design) Drawings for your special event. This assists with layouts, spacing tables, buffets, dance floors, etc. See the Event Layout Service page for details.
 
Dance Floor Sizing Chart
Guests Attending Suggested Size
50 9 x 12
100 12 x 15
150 15 x 18
200 18 x 21
250 21 x 21
300 24 x 24
See Dance Floors in the Catalog under 'Flooring & Staging'.