I have used this for none-work related estimations (family owned a
business).

http://www.eventageous.com/planning_guides/peoplecalc.htm

I will however note that if you have not done so already, you need to also
consider egress and fire codes for your area... I am not familiar with East
Coast codes and laws, so I would contact your Fire Inspector . Don't worry,
their capacity limits is always WAY more than you would stuff in the room,
so it should not really effect your calculations.

Cheers!

Sarah



                                                                           
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I am doing some pro bono work for a local church/advocacy group in
Philadelphia.  They will complete new construction in March and are hoping
to open their chapel and meeting/event space for special event rentals and
as practice/performance space for local non-profit art and performance
groups in order to create a new income stream.  Are there any
rules-of-thumb for estimating seating capacity?

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Margaret Lyman
Museum Consulting
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-468-4478
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