Recommended Marquee Capacity
Not sure how large of a marquee you need for you event. We're here to help!
Use the table below to help you plan which size marquee you will require for your next function or event. Remember, these are our maximum capacities for each type of marquee.
You may want to plan for a few extra people, so as not to make the marquee too cramped for your guests.
| Marquee Size | Sq M | Standing | Seated | Seated Formal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3m x 3m | 9 | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| 4m x 4m | 16 | 15 | N/A | N/A |
| 3m x 6m | 18 | 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 5m x 5m | 25 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| 3m x 9m | 27 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| 4m x 8m | 32 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| 3m x 12m | 36 | 35 | 30 | 20 |
| 6m x 6m | 36 | 35 | 30 | 20 |
| 6m x 9m | 54 | 50 | 40 | 30 |
| 6m x 12m | 72 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
| 9m x 9m | 81 | 85 | 65 | 45 |
| 6m x 15m | 90 | 95 | 75 | 50 |
| 10m x 10m | 100 | 110 | 80 | 60 |
| 9m x 12m | 108 | 115 | 85 | 65 |
| 9m x 15m | 135 | 140 | 105 | 75 |
| 12m x 12m | 144 | 150 | 115 | 80 |
| 10m x 15m | 150 | 160 | 120 | 85 |
| 9m x 21m | 189 | 200 | 145 | 100 |
| 10m x 20m | 200 | 220 | 155 | 110 |
| 12m x 18m | 216 | 230 | 165 | 115 |
| 9m x 27m | 243 | 260 | 190 | 125 |
| 10m x 25m | 250 | 270 | 200 | 130 |
| 12m x 24m | 288 | 310 | 225 | 155 |
| 10m x 30m | 300 | 330 | 240 | 170 |
| 12m x 30m | 360 | 390 | 285 | 195 |
| 12m x 36m | 432 | 460 | 335 | 240 |
| 12m x 42m | 504 | 550 | 410 | 300 |
| 12m x 48m | 572 | 650 | 540 | 360 |
| 12m x 54m | 648 | 740 | 600 | 420 |
| 12m x 60m | 720 | 830 | 660 | 480 |
Table Definitions Explained
Standing Marquee Events — Casual marquee functions with no formal seating arrangements. Allows for some tables & chairs, as well as bar & food service area inside the marquee.
Seated Marquee Events — Informal marquee functions e.g. BBQ. Guests seated at trestle tables, with bar & food service area. No dancefloor area has been allowed inside the marquee.
Seated (formal) Marquee Weddings — Formal marquee events with guests seated at round tables. Allows for spacious seating between tables, an uncluttered entrance into the marquee as well as food & bar service areas and a dance floor inside the marquee.