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Executive
Tipsheet:
Conference Room Planning Guide
Planning
your company's conference room layout? Here are some helpful
guidelines.
Jump to: Table Shapes | Spacing
Guidelines | Table Size "Cheat Sheet"
| Typical
Conference Table Shapes |
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| 48"
Round (or Square) |
10'
Rectangular |
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| 8'
Boat |
10'
Racetrack |
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| Typical
Spacing Guidelines |
- Allow
48" between table and wall for minimum clearances
- Allow
56" between table and wall for more comfortable space
- Allow
16" to walk sideways between chair and wall
- Allow
24" to walk between chair and wall without turning sideways
- Allow
30" side to side per chair
- Allow
32" to 34" between table and back of chair to rise from
chair
- Allow
38" to 40" between table and back of chair to rise from
chair when confined by other sitters
- Allow
56" between table and visual display board
- Allow
36" bending space to use under counter cabinets or lower
shelves of bookcase
- Allow
72" between table and wall for 24"-deep storage towers
and credenzas
- Allow
30" between table and back of chair to use keyboard
- Allow
24" to 30" for standing and presenting material on wall
- TV
or monitor viewing recommended at 30 to 45 degrees from center
of the screen.
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| Size
and Seating Capacity "Cheat Sheet" (
definitions ) |
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| Conference
Table Size |
Seating
Capacity |
Suggested
Room Size |
Minimum
Room Size |
| 72"
(6') L x 48" W |
4-6 |
15'
4" x 13' 4" |
14'
x 12' |
| 84"
(7') L x 48" W |
4-6 |
16'
4" x 13' 4" |
15'
x 12' |
| 96"
(8') L x 48" W |
6-8 |
17'
4" x 13' 4" |
16'
x 12' |
| 120"
(10') L x 48" W |
8-10 |
19'
4" x 13' 4" |
18'
x 12' |
| 144"
(12') L x 48" W |
10-12 |
21'
4" x 13' 4" |
20'
x 12' |
| 150"
(12.5') L x 48" W |
10-12 |
21'
10" x 13' 4" |
21'
x 12' |
| 168"
(14') L x 48" W |
12-14 |
23'
4" x 13' 4" |
22'
x 12 |
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| 120"
(10') L x 58" W |
8-10 |
19'
4" x 14' 2" |
18'
x 12' 10" |
| 144"
(12') L x 58" W |
10-12 |
21'
4" x 14' 2" |
20'
x 12' 10" |
| 150"
(12.5') L x 58" W |
10-12 |
22'
4" x 14' 2" |
21'
x 12' 10" |
| 168"
(14') L x 58" W |
12-14 |
23'
4" x 14' 2" |
22
x 12' 10" |
| 180"
(15') L x 58" W |
12-14 |
24'
4" x 14' 2" |
23'
x 12' 10" |
| 192"
(16') L x 58" W |
14-16 |
25'
4" x 14' 2" |
24'
x 12' 10" |
| 240"
(20') L x 58" W |
18-20 |
29'
4" x 14' 2" |
28'
x 12' 10" |
| 288"
(24') L x 58" W |
22-24 |
33'
4" x 14' 2" |
32'
x 12' 10" |
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Definitions:
Seating
Capacity: Chart suggests a range from comfortable seating to
full seating.
Suggested
Room Size: Allows 56" to walk between wall and chair back,
32" to rise from table, and 24" to walk.
Minimum
Room Size: Allows Minimum of 48" to walk sideways between
wall and chair back, 32" to rise from table, and 16" to
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Disclaimer:
These guidelines are offereds for general reference
purposes only; each space planning project is different and should be
managed with the guidance of an experienced professional. Ambience Dore
offers these services, please inquire for details. Ambience Dore assumes
no liability for consequences resulting from data errors, or potential
misinterpretation or misapplication of the information presented on this
web site.
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