🎉 Event Planning Tools
Venue Capacity Calculator
Estimate maximum guest capacity for any venue based on event type and square footage.
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Fill in the details and click calculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space does each guest need?
Seated dinner: 12–15 sq ft per person. Cocktail reception: 6–8. Theater seating: 6–8. Classroom: 14–18. Divide usable square footage (after stage, bar, buffet) by the factor for real capacity.
Why does a venue's stated capacity differ from usable capacity?
Stated maximums are usually fire-code standing capacity. Dance floors, buffets, AV, and head tables consume floor area fast — plan against configured capacity, not the brochure number.
What happens if I overbook a venue's comfortable capacity?
Bottlenecks at bars and buffets, unhappy guests, and potential fire-marshal issues. Target 85–90% of configured capacity for comfort at seated events.
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