Stage Size Calculator
Enter the type of performance, the number of performers and the audience size. The calculator gives the stage size in feet and metres, the 4 × 8 ft decks needed and the stage height.
- Stage size
- Stage decks
- Stage height
Leave room for speakers, monitors and a clear way on and off.
Allow about 25 sq ft per musician plus a drum riser. A 5 piece band needs about 189 sq ft, a 20 × 12 ft stage of 8 decks. For an audience of 250, raise it 24 in so the back rows can see.
Stage size chart
By performers. Search for a show.
| Show | Performers | Area (sq ft) | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band | 3 | 139 | 16 × 12 |
| Band | 5 | 189 | 20 × 12 |
| Band | 8 | 264 | 24 × 12 |
| Choir | 30 | 180 | 20 × 12 |
| Choir | 60 | 360 | 28 × 16 |
| Dance | 6 | 240 | 20 × 12 |
| Dance | 12 | 480 | 32 × 16 |
| Theatre | 10 | 300 | 24 × 16 |
| Talk | 4 | 100 | 16 × 8 |
Feet.
Band and stage
Band. Slide the musicians.
Each dot is a performer.
How to size a stage
Performers to stage. Step through it.
Show
Type.
Mark the stage out on the floor before the event.
Low, medium or high stage
Stage heights. Compare them.
Small rooms.
Halls.
Large events.
Higher stages help sight lines but need steps, ramps and rails.
Before the show
Stage checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Tape the stage edge so performers can see it under lights.
What you get
Stage sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Feet.
4 × 8 ft.
Inches.
Sight lines.
Count.
Stage decks usually come in 4 × 8 ft sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What size stage do I need for a band?
About twenty five square feet per musician plus room for the drums.
What size stage for a five piece band?
About twenty by twelve feet.
How high should a stage be?
About eighteen inches for small rooms, up to four feet for big crowds.
How much space does a choir need?
About six square feet per singer on risers.
How many stage decks do I need?
Divide the stage area by thirty two for four by eight foot decks.
Does a high stage need rails?
Usually, once it is over about thirty inches.
What size stage for a speaker?
A small stage of about ten by ten feet is enough.
Room to perform
Size the stage to the show and everyone on it has space, and everyone watching has a view.
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