Enter known facts
Use exact numbers and venue details where you have them. A clearly marked estimate is more useful than a confident guess.
Planning tool
Canopy footprint planner
Start with usable guest space, then add catering, stage and circulation areas.
Transparent method
How the canopy area is estimated
Formula
Covered area (m²) = guests × m² per guest + extra non-seating area.
Assumptions
- The m²-per-guest allowance is editable and is not a final or structural canopy specification.
- Add stage, catering, circulation and weather zones separately.
- Confirm structure, anchoring and wind limits with the supplier and venue.
Worked example
100 guests × 1.5 m² + 30 m² extra = 180 m² of covered area to plan for.
| Guests | m² / guest | Extra area | Covered area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 1.5 m² | 20 m² | 140 m² |
| 100 | 1.5 m² | 30 m² | 180 m² |
| 150 | 1.8 m² | 40 m² | 310 m² |
Use the resource
Get a useful result
Turn the estimate into a decision with these three steps.
Read the output as a planning range
Use the result to test space, quantities or request completeness. Match dimensions and access conditions with the venue plan.
Carry the result into the next decision
Save the output with your date, venue, guest count and required zones, then use the relevant guide or build a concise event request.
Check the result
Use this result to check price and availability
Send the date, venue and calculated result so the current rental scope can be checked.
Check price and availability
When you send an enquiry, your event details are passed internally to the team handling it. Price, availability, quotation and booking terms are confirmed during follow-up.
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