Printable Capacity Guide Chart
This 1-page Letter PDF is for event planners, venue staff, teachers, and anyone setting up a room for meetings or classes. It shows a room capacity guide with simple rules of thumb in a table. The columns are Layout, sq ft per person, m² per person, and People in 1,000 sq ft. Rows include Theatre, Classroom, and U-shape with sample capacity ranges.

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- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 56 KB
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Use it as a quick planning reference when comparing seating layouts or checking a room’s approximate holding capacity. Match the layout to the setup you want, then read across for space-per-person and estimated counts. Always confirm the venue’s stated capacity and follow local fire rules before finalizing any seating plan.
Good for
- Estimate room capacity for meetings
- Compare seating layouts by space needed
- Check classroom or theatre setup limits
Tip: Print it at full size and keep it with your seating plan notes for quick reference.
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