Seating arrangements:

The following formulas and dimensions allow for chair aisles and passage aisles.
Increase allowances to accommodate wide traffic aisle(s), columns, service doors and unique room shapes.

Banquet Style Seating

For 24” service space behind 18” chair depth:

• Round guidelines
  • Allow 54” between tables for chair space and food service
  • Divide the room area in square feet by 10 for maximum seating
  • Add an additional 2 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort
     
• Oblong guidelines
  • Allow 60” between tables for back-to-back seating
  • Divide the room area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating
  • Add an additional 2 square feet per person for increased comfort
     
• Classroom style guidelines
  • Allow 36” between tables for seating on one side of table only
  • Increase allowance for two-sided seating or food service
  • Divide the student seating area in square feet by 8