Dance Floor Sizing Guide
What size dance floor do you need?
The answer depends on multiple factors, but this sizing guide is a good place to start.
Please note, this guide is based on about 1 out of 3 guests dancing at any given time. You’ll want to keep your guests in mind as you make your selection. A wedding with a high number of guests in their 20s will likely have more guests dancing than a 50th anniversary party (although you never know!).
This guide is also suited for slower, more compact dancing that you will likely find at weddings and similar functions. If you’re planning on swing, waltzes, polka, etc, you will need a larger dance floor.
Number of Guests Attending Event | Suggested Dance Floor Size |
45-85 | 12 x 12 |
86 - 120 | 15 x 15 |
121 - 185 | 18 x 18 |
186 - 250 | 21 x 21 |
261 - 325 | 24 x 24 |