Classroom Spacing Calculator for Social Distancing

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The usable length of the classroom, excluding the teacher area and any non-seatable zones.
m
The usable width of the classroom.
m
The depth of one student desk from front edge to back edge.
m
The width of one student desk from left edge to right edge.
m
Minimum clear space between the back of one desk and the front of the desk behind it. CDC guidance was 1.8 m (6 ft) person-to-person; a 0.6 m desk means the gap is about 1.2 m.
m
Minimum clear space between the right edge of one desk and the left edge of the next. Typically the same as the front-to-back gap.
m
In a staggered layout odd rows are offset by half a column pitch, fitting more desks while still keeping the required gap in all directions.
The number of students normally assigned to this class. Used to calculate how many splits or shifts are needed.
students
Max students with distancing2 shifts needed
16students

Maximum number of desks that fit while meeting the gap requirements

Class splits (shifts) needed2groups
Floor area per student3.5
Desk utilization53.3%
Distance requirementYes - minimum person gap is 2.00 m (6.6 ft)
53.3% %
Very reduced capacity<35Significantly reduced35-60Moderately reduced60-85Near full capacity85+

16 students fit per session (2 shifts needed).

  • With these dimensions, 16 students can be seated while keeping the minimum required gaps.
  • The enrollment of 30 requires 2 separate sessions or shifts of up to 16 students each.
  • Each student gets about 3.5 m² of floor space.
  • The spacing meets the CDC 1.8 m (6 ft) person-to-person social distancing guideline.

Next stepWith 2 shifts, teaching time per class is reduced. Consider a hybrid model where some students attend remotely on alternating days.

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