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What clearances do commercial furniture layouts need?
Common planning clearances are 42 in (1050 mm) behind conference chairs and workstations, 48 in (1200 mm) at reception and retail aisles, 36 in (900 mm) in front of phone booths, and 30 in (760 mm) between café tables.
Commercial clearance cheat sheet
| Where | Inches | mm |
|---|---|---|
| Behind conference chairs | 42 | 1050 |
| Workstation aisle | 42 | 1050 |
| Reception visitor zone | 48 | 1200 |
| Phone booth door | 36 | 900 |
| Bar length per stool | 24 | 600 |
| Behind bar stools + passage | 48 | 1200 |
| Between café tables | 30 | 760 |
| Café tables with staff passing | 36 | 900 |
| Gondola aisle | 48 | 1200 |
Questions
How far apart should café tables be?
At least 30 in (760 mm) between tables with chairs; 36 in (900 mm) lets staff pass.
How wide should an office aisle be behind a desk?
Plan 42 in (1050 mm) behind each workstation chair.
Draw it at your size
Type the dimensions and download DXF + IFC, with the clearance on its own layer.
These are planning rules of thumb. Check local codes, accessibility rules and manufacturer data for your project.