How many people fit in this room?

Fire codes and comfort both come down to square metres per person. Enter the room, pick the layout, and get a realistic capacity.

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Room size

Room length

Room width

Layout

Event layoutSpace per person, industry rule of thumb.

Use positive measurements and valid numbers.

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People that fit

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Hand-picked for this exact result — no generic lists.

These are industry planning figures — legal capacity is a separate question.

Measure wall to wall.
Then subtract stages, bars, buffet tables and dance floors — they eat capacity fast.
Pick an honest layout.
Banquet rounds need far more room per person than theater rows.
Count the exits.
Most codes require two separate exits above ~50 occupants.
Confirm with the venue.
The venue's posted occupancy always wins over any calculator.

One concrete case, with the assumptions spelled out.

24 m² at 1 m² per person gives 24 people — before subtracting the bar and buffet.

ƒ(x)people = floor(floor area ÷ m² per person)