What size tent do I need, by group size
Quick answerSize up by two from your headcount: 2 people buy a 4-person tent, a family of 4 a 6-person tent. The table gives the floor area behind each answer.
| Group | Floor needed | Buy a tent rated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 24 sq ft | 2-person |
| 2 people | 48 sq ft | 3-person |
| 3 people | 71 sq ft | 6-person |
| 4 people | 95 sq ft | 6-person |
| 5 people | 119 sq ft | 8-person |
| 6 people | 143 sq ft | 10-person |
| 7 people | 167 sq ft | 12-person |
| 8 people | 190 sq ft | 12-person |
| 9 people | 214 sq ft | 14-person |
| 10 people | 238 sq ft | 16-person |
| 11 people | 262 sq ft | 18-person |
| 12 people | 286 sq ft | 18-person |
| a family of 3 | 63 sq ft | 4-person |
| a family of 4 | 79 sq ft | 6-person |
| a family of 5 | 95 sq ft | 6-person |
| a family of 6 | 111 sq ft | 8-person |
| a family of 7 | 127 sq ft | 8-person |
| a family of 8 | 142 sq ft | 10-person |
Tents across every size and budget
Amazon Basics 4-Person Camping Tent with Quick Setup$51.00Check priceSpec sheet
Coleman Skydome 2/4/6/8 Person Camping Tent with 5-Minute Setup$109.99Check price
Coleman Sundome Dark Room 4/6 Person Camping Tent$149.99Check priceSpec sheet
Wakeman Outdoors 10 Person Camping Tent with Rainfly$160.45Check price
UNP Camping Tent 8 Person Waterproof Big Tunnel Tent with Screen Porch$199.99Check priceSpec sheet
KingCamp Camping Tent with Floor 6-8 Person$299.99Check priceSpec sheet
Kodiak Canvas 8.5 x 6 ft. Flex-Bow VX Canvas Camping Tent$449.99Check priceSpec sheet
Kodiak Canvas 12x12 Cabin Lodge Tent SR (Stove Ready)$999.99Check priceSpec sheet
Researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures are published specifications or clearly labelled conventions; check your own gear's manual and your campground's rules.