In short
A 10×30 booth gives you 300 square feet and a long frontage, so plan it as three zones with a reason to stop at each. It works well for demos in a row or a product range. The risk is that visitors see only the middle, so anchor both ends with something tall, keeping within your show's height limit.
Key points
- 10×30 ft is 300 sq ft, or 3.05 × 9.14 m (27.9 m²).
- Usual type: linear or end-of-row.
- Depth is still only 10 ft, so rooms are out.
- Long, thin booths need several electrical drops.
A 10×30 booth in numbers
| 10×30 | |
|---|---|
| Area | 300 sq ft (27.9 m²) |
| In metres | 3.05 × 9.14 m |
| Usual type | Linear or end-of-row |
| Back wall | 30 ft wide |
| Demo stations | 3 |
| Storage | A closet at one end |
| Staff | 3–5 people |
| Meeting | A small table zone |
Who a 10×30 booth suits
A 10×30 suits companies with several products or a team of specialists, such as a software firm running three demos at once. It's less common than a 10×20, and it works best when each zone has its own staff.
What the rules usually say
Often linear, with the same back-wall limits as a 10×10. Check your rulebook for end-of-row or corner positions.
Rules differ by show, so read the US booth rules guide, then check your show's exhibitor rulebook.
Layouts that work
- Demo row: three stations with a shared back-wall graphic.
- Bookends: a tall element at each end with a lounge in the middle.
- Storefront: a product wall with a counter at one end.
What to watch for
- Depth is still only 10 ft, so rooms are out.
- Long, thin booths need several electrical drops.
- Staff can get strung out, so give each zone a named person.
Show services are often a large part of a US budget. See trade show booth cost.
A brief you can adapt
Try writing your brief like this: "Design a 3.05 × 9.14 m linear booth. Include back wall: 30 ft wide; demo stations: 3; storage: a closet at one end. Keep the tallest elements within the show's height limit." Add your brand website, your products and the show's rules.
Lay it out at real size
Frequently asked questions
01Can a 10×30 have a meeting room?
Not a closed one, in most cases. With only 10 ft of depth, use a screened table.
02What is the size of a 10×30 booth?
300 square feet, or 3.05 × 9.14 m (27.9 m²).
03How many staff suit a 10×30 booth?
Usually 3–5 people. Use the [staff calculator](/tools/booth-staff-calculator) to check.
04Can I use a European stand design on a 10×30 booth?
Only after checking dimensions and rules: 10 ft is 3.05 m, not a round metric size, and US height rules are different.
Put it into practice
Design your trade show booth in 3D before you brief the builder
Design a trade show booth in 3D at your exact booth size, from a 10x10 inline to a 20x20 island, with renders and drawings for your builder.
Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
