In short
A 9 × 6 m (20 × 30 ft) stand is large enough to combine a meeting room, a theatre or demo area and a store, usually as a peninsula or island. Plan the closed elements (room, store) along the back or in a core and keep at least two open sides active.
Key points
- 9 × 6 m is 54 m², about 581 sq ft (30 × 20 ft (a 20 × 30 booth)).
- Staff: 3–5; about 18 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.
9 × 6 m in numbers
| 9 × 6 m | |
|---|---|
| Area | 54 m² (about 581 sq ft) |
| Nearest US size | 30 × 20 ft (a 20 × 30 booth) |
| Staff | 3–5 |
| Visitors at once | About 18, 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 9 × 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
- Room and theatre: a meeting room in one back corner, a store in the other and a theatre with a large screen between them facing the aisle.
- Demo street: three or four demo stations along the long front, with a lounge behind.
- Peninsula hub: a central counter or bar visible from all three open sides.
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 9 × 6 m
This is a common upgrade size for exhibitors moving from inline booths; reuse a modular back wall from smaller shows by extending it, not replacing it.
Frequently asked questions
01Is a 20 × 30 booth an island?
It can be an island or a peninsula; it depends on how many sides are open on the floor plan.
02How many people can staff a 9 × 6 m stand?
3–5. More staff leave less room for visitors; plan about one staff member per activity point.
03How big is 9 × 6 m in feet?
About 30 × 20 ft (a 20 × 30 booth): 54 m² is roughly 581 sq ft. Use the organiser's exact dimensions for graphics and drawings.
04Can a 9 × 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.
