A classroom-style conference room setup arranges rows of tables and chairs all facing the front of the room, like a school classroom, with an aisle down the middle or sides. It suits training, workshops and presentations where people need a surface to write or use a laptop. Plan for roughly 18-20 square feet (1.7-1.9 m²) per person, rows about 36 inches (0.9 m) apart from table edge to table edge, and a display large enough for the back row.
Classroom layout dimensions
| Item | Typical guideline |
|---|---|
| Table depth | 18-24 in (45-60 cm) training tables |
| Width per person | 24-30 in (60-75 cm) of table length |
| Space between rows | About 36 in (0.9 m) from the back of one table to the front of the next |
| Center aisle | 48 in (1.2 m) or more |
| Side aisles | 36-48 in (0.9-1.2 m) |
| First row to screen | At least 2x the screen height |
| Space per person | About 18-20 sq ft (1.7-1.9 m²) including aisles |
Always check your local fire code and building rules for aisle widths, exits and occupancy limits.
Capacity by room size
| Room size | Approx. classroom-style capacity |
|---|---|
| 20 x 25 ft (500 sq ft) | 24-28 |
| 25 x 30 ft (750 sq ft) | 36-40 |
| 30 x 40 ft (1,200 sq ft) | 60-66 |
| 40 x 50 ft (2,000 sq ft) | 100-110 |
Capacity drops if you use wider tables, add a presenter area, or need ADA-accessible seating positions. Compare other layouts in conference room layout styles and theater style setup.
Display placement
- Screen size: the farthest viewer should sit no more than about 4-6 times the screen height away for readable text. Long training rooms often need a projector or a second display halfway down the room. See conference room TV size and projector screen size.
- Height: the bottom of the image should clear the heads of the front row, typically around 48-60 in (1.2-1.5 m) off the floor.
- Off-center presenter: put the presenter to one side of the screen so they don't block it.
Camera placement for hybrid training
Classroom layouts have two audiences: the presenter and the attendees. For remote participants:
- Presenter camera: a PTZ camera on the back wall, at roughly standing eye height, aimed at the front. Tracking or presets help when the presenter moves. See PTZ cameras for conference rooms.
- Audience camera (optional): a second camera at the front, near the display, so remote attendees see the room and who's asking questions.
- Audio: a wireless mic for the presenter and ceiling mics over the seating. Table mics on training tables get bumped and covered with papers.
For full hybrid-classroom equipment, see classroom video conferencing.
Power and cabling
Rows of tables need power for laptops. Use floor boxes in the aisles, or power strips on table modesty panels, routed so cords don't cross walkways. See conference room electrical requirements.
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