In short
An 8 × 6 m stand (48 m²) fits every zone most exhibitors need: reception, two or three demo points, a meeting room for four to six and a store. On a peninsula or island it can have an entrance on each open side, with the meeting room and store in the closed core.
Key points
- 8 × 6 m is 48 m², about 517 sq ft (26 × 20 ft).
- Staff: 3–5; about 16 visitors at once in comfort.
- Meeting space: One closed room for four to six people.
- Storage: 2–3 m², with space for coats and stock.
8 × 6 m in numbers
| 8 × 6 m | |
|---|---|
| Area | 48 m² (about 517 sq ft) |
| Nearest US size | 26 × 20 ft |
| Staff | 3–5 |
| Visitors at once | About 16, allowing about 1.5 m² of open floor each |
| Meeting space | One closed room for four to six people. |
| Storage | 2–3 m², with space for coats and stock. |
| Shell scheme or space only | Usually space only. |
What fits on a 8 × 6 m stand
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Reception counter | 1 |
| Demo points | 2–3 |
| Meeting room | 1 for 4–6 |
| Screens | 2–3 |
| Store | 2–3 m² |
| Bar or coffee point | Optional |
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
- Core and perimeter: a store and meeting room in a core against the back, with demos and reception around the open sides.
- Theatre corner: a small presentation area with a screen and standing room for 10–15 people in one corner.
- Hospitality bar: a bar or coffee point as the social centre, with demo points facing the aisles.
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. |
| 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 8 × 6 m
At this size, ceiling elements and a hanging sign become possible on space-only plots, and they help the stand read from further down the hall.
Frequently asked questions
01How many meeting rooms fit on 48 m²?
One room for four to six people, or two small rooms for two to four, while still leaving space for reception and demos.
02How many people can staff a 8 × 6 m stand?
3–5. More staff leave less room for visitors; plan about one staff member per activity point.
03How big is 8 × 6 m in feet?
About 26 × 20 ft: 48 m² is roughly 517 sq ft. Use the organiser's exact dimensions for graphics and drawings.
04Can a 8 × 6 m stand have a meeting room?
One closed room for four to six people.
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.
