In short
A 10 × 8 m stand (80 m²) sits between a small custom stand and a small flagship. It holds a meeting room, a store, a demo floor and hospitality. It suits peninsula positions well, with a strong back wall, and a double-deck can work here if meetings outgrow the ground floor and the show allows it.
Key points
- 10 × 8 m is 80 m², about 861 sq ft (33 × 26 ft).
- Staff: 5–8; about 27 visitors at once in comfort.
- Meeting space: One or two rooms, or an upper deck where approved.
- Storage: 3–5 m², ideally in a central core.
10 × 8 m in numbers
| 10 × 8 m | |
|---|---|
| Area | 80 m² (about 861 sq ft) |
| Nearest US size | 33 × 26 ft |
| Staff | 5–8 |
| Visitors at once | About 27, allowing about 1.5 m² of open floor each |
| Meeting space | One or two rooms, or an upper deck where approved. |
| Storage | 3–5 m², ideally in a central core. |
| Shell scheme or space only | Space only. |
| Usual build | Custom build, rooms against the back |
What fits on a 10 × 8 m stand
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Reception counter | 1 |
| Demo points | 3–5 |
| Meeting rooms | 1–2 |
| Theatre or presentation area | Optional |
| Store | 3–5 m² |
| Bar | 1 |
Each piece of furniture removes floor that visitors would stand on. Start with the minimum and add only what serves the stand's objective.
Layout ideas
- Peninsula with rooms: a block at the back holding a room and store, with a lounge in front.
- Stage front: a small theatre facing the aisle.
- Double-deck: meetings upstairs and an open ground floor, where the venue allows it.
By number of open sides
| Stand type | How it changes the layout |
|---|---|
| Row (one open side) | Rare at this size; a long frontage with closed rooms at the back. |
| Corner (two open sides) | Two entrances; put the tallest element where the closed walls meet. |
| Peninsula (three open sides) | Back wall for storage and meeting space; activity on three faces. |
| Island (four open sides) | No back wall: a central core or feature with activity on every face. |
See exhibition stand types for what each type means and how organisers classify them.
Things specific to 10 × 8 m
At 80 m² the budget starts to include rigging and AV as serious items. Price them as separate lines.
Eighty square metres needs AV and rigging quoted separately, so that they do not vanish inside a flat rate.
Frequently asked questions
01Does an 80 m² stand need a hanging sign?
It helps on an island or in a tall hall. On a peninsula, a tall back wall may do the same job.
02How many people can staff a 10 × 8 m stand?
5–8. More staff leave less room for visitors; plan about one staff member per activity point.
03How big is 10 × 8 m in feet?
About 33 × 26 ft: 80 m² is roughly 861 sq ft. Use the organiser's exact dimensions for graphics and drawings.
04Can a 10 × 8 m stand have a meeting room?
One or two rooms, or an upper deck where approved.
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.
