In short
A 6 × 4 m stand (24 m²) is a deeper version of the common 6 × 3 m: the extra metre lets you add a second row of activity behind the front zone, such as a seating area or a store with a proper door, without blocking the long aisle frontage.
Key points
- 6 × 4 m is 24 m², about 258 sq ft (20 × 13 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.
6 × 4 m in numbers
| 6 × 4 m | |
|---|---|
| Area | 24 m² (about 258 sq ft) |
| Nearest US size | 20 × 13 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 6 × 4 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
- Three bays: welcome, demo and seating bays along the 6 m front, with a store at one back corner.
- Centre screen: a large screen centred on the back wall with demo tables in front and counters at each end.
- Lounge behind: an open front with demo points, and a lounge strip at the back separated by a low wall or planters.
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 6 × 4 m
Long, shallow plots work best when you read them as bays along the aisle. Give each bay one job.
Frequently asked questions
01How is 6 × 4 m different from 6 × 3 m?
The extra metre of depth fits a seating area or a store behind the front zone, which a 3 m depth cannot hold without crowding. See [6 × 3 m booth design](/guides/6x3-booth-design).
02How many people can staff a 6 × 4 m stand?
2–3. More staff leave less room for visitors; plan about one staff member per activity point.
03How big is 6 × 4 m in feet?
About 20 × 13 ft: 24 m² is roughly 258 sq ft. Use the organiser's exact dimensions for graphics and drawings.
04Can a 6 × 4 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.
