In short
A 5 × 5 m stand (25 m²) is the smallest size where a closed meeting space starts to make sense: a small room or screened area of about 2.5 × 2 m at the back, with a counter and demo at the front. As a corner or peninsula, it can have two or three active faces.
Key points
- 5 × 5 m is 25 m², about 269 sq ft (16 × 16 ft).
- Staff: 2–3; about 8 visitors at once in comfort.
- Meeting space: A small semi-closed area of about 2.5 × 2 m for four.
- Storage: About 1.5 m² with a door.
5 × 5 m in numbers
| 5 × 5 m | |
|---|---|
| Area | 25 m² (about 269 sq ft) |
| Nearest US size | 16 × 16 ft |
| Staff | 2–3 |
| Visitors at once | About 8, allowing about 1.5 m² of open floor each |
| Meeting space | A small semi-closed area of about 2.5 × 2 m for four. |
| Storage | About 1.5 m² with a door. |
| Shell scheme or space only | Shell scheme sometimes available; space only is more common. |
What fits on a 5 × 5 m stand
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Counter with storage | 1 |
| Demo points | 2 |
| Meeting table and chairs | 1 table, 4 chairs |
| Screens | 1–2 |
| Store | About 1.5 m² |
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
- Meeting at the back: a 2.5 × 2 m semi-closed meeting area with a table for four, reception and demo at the front.
- Two demos: demo points on each open side of a corner, store and brand tower in the closed corner.
- Gallery: products on plinths along a route, with a counter at the exit for lead capture.
By number of open sides
| Stand type | How it changes the layout |
|---|---|
| Row (one open side) | The usual type at this size: one front, brand on the back wall. |
| 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. |
See exhibition stand types for what each type means and how organisers classify them.
Things specific to 5 × 5 m
At 25 m² the stand starts to need a hierarchy. Decide which single feature is seen first from the aisle; the rest supports it.
Frequently asked questions
01Can a 5 × 5 m stand have a meeting room?
A small one, about 2.5 × 2 m for a table of four, or a screened area. It takes about a fifth of the floor.
02How many people can staff a 5 × 5 m stand?
2–3. More staff leave less room for visitors; plan about one staff member per activity point.
03How big is 5 × 5 m in feet?
About 16 × 16 ft: 25 m² is roughly 269 sq ft. Use the organiser's exact dimensions for graphics and drawings.
04Can a 5 × 5 m stand have a meeting room?
A small semi-closed area of about 2.5 × 2 m for four.
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.
