This article is part of a series of posts with further explanation on each of our frequently asked questions.

The easiest way to determine the proper tent size is to call us at 717.733.9700 or get a quote. However, if you'd like to plan a tent size on your own, here are the guidelines we use. The most important piece of information is the number of guests. Once you've estimated your guest count, you can move on to calculating the number of square feet that you will need in your tent. Take your number of guests times:

15 square feet for seating at tables
6 square feet for standing area or cocktail area
8 square feet for a wedding ceremony or guests seated at only chairs
An additional 2 - 3 square feet for a dance area
25 square feet for people seated at a head table

Add those numbers together. If you need space for a DJ, coffee bar, gift table or another similar table, add 100 square feet for each. Now that you have a total number of square feet required, you can choose a tent size. Always round up in size and not down. Below is a list of our most popular tent sizes and how many square feet each tent has.

(tent size) - (square footage) - (number of guests seated at tables)

10x10 - 100 - 8 gests
15 x 15 - 225 - 16 guests
20x20 - 400 - 24 guests
20x30 - 600 - 40 guests
20x40 - 800 - 56 guests
30x30 - 900 - 64 guests
30x40 - 1200 - 80 guests
30x50 - 1500 - 100 guests
30x60 - 1800 - 120 guests
40x40 - 1600 - 104 guests
40x60 - 2400 - 160 guests
40x80 - 3200 - 216 guests
40x100 - 4000 - 264 guests
60x60 - 3600 - 240 guests
60x70 - 4200 - 280 guests
60x90 - 5400 - 360 guests
60x100 - 6000 - 400 guests
60x130 - 7800 - 520 guests
80x100 - 8000 - 536 guests
80x130 - 10400 - 696 guests
80x160 - 12800 - 856 guests
80x190 - 15200 - 1016 guests
100x90 - 9000 - 600 guests
100x100 - 10000 - 664 guests
100x140 - 14000 - 936 guests
100x180 - 18000 - 1200 guests
100x220 - 22000 - 1464 guests

If you have any questions during planning, don't hesitate to call us at 717.733.9700 or email us at tents@tentsforrent.net .