In order to get an idea of what size tent you will need for your event, Susy Party Rentals uses the following formula to figure the approximate square footage needed to have enough room for your guests .

Considerations:

1. Determine the style of tent you would like (Free Standing or Stakedown)
2. Determine the number of guests attending your event.
3. Determine the style of tables you want (Round or Banquet) and use the following formula.

Formula:

1. Banquet tables require 10 sq. feet per guest. Round tables require 12 sq. feet per guest.
2. Multiply the number of total guests by the square footage requirement for your table (i.e. 100 guests at round tables would be 100 x 20 sq. feet = 1,200 sq. feet)
3. Add square footage needs for the following: Buffet Lines are 50 sq. ft. per 8 ft. table. Dance Floor (20x20) is 400 sq. ft.. DJ is approximately 100 sq. ft.. Every additional item will require extra square footage.
4. Once you have calculated the square footage of guests and tables and extra items, estimate your total square footage (Line 2 + Line 3 = Total sq. footage).
5. Now, choose a tent size and multiply the length by the width. The total is the square footage of the tent. Try various tent sizes until you get the one that is the right square footage, figured in line 4. Your total square footage most likely will not match the square footage of the tents. It is best to choose a tent dimension that provides more square footage than one that is less than your needs.