What’s the smallest conference room that can realistically fit 8 people?

Seating 8 people comfortably requires a 96” table, and that table needs a room of at least 14′ × 10′ with 36” of clearance on each side for chairs and exit. In practice, most office planners target a 16′ × 12′ room for an 8-person conference room — that 48” clearance on the sides feels right and allows people to move around the chairs without squeezing. Going smaller than 14′ × 10′ for 8 people typically results in a room that feels cramped and frustrated — the kind of space people leave as quickly as possible. FindOfficeFurniture.com helps clients plan conference room layouts for any headcount — call 888-719-4960.