6x3 marquee hire Sydney
The 6x3 is our most popular single marquee: 6 m × 3 m of cover (18 m²) on six hexagonal aluminium legs, with a 3.9 m peak and 2.1 m walk-under clearance. It suits patios, food and drink areas, and backyard parties of about 20 seated in rows.



6x3 marquee specs
- Size
- 6 m × 3 m
- Floor area
- 18 m²
- Legs
- 6
- Walk-under clearance
- 2.1 m
- Eave
- 2.4 m
- Peak
- 3.9 m
All sizes: walk-under clearance 2.1 m · eave 2.4 m · peak 3.9 m · valance 0.3 m · commercial-grade hexagonal aluminium frames (44 mm and 57 mm). Measurements are leg to leg. Walls are optional on every side.
How many guests fit in a 6x3?
- Standing or cocktail: about 24
- Seated in rows: about 20
- Seated at long tables: about 15
Guest numbers are an approximate guide using common industry rules of thumb: about 0.75 m² a person standing, 0.9 m² seated in rows, and 1.2 m² at long tables. Allow less if you add a bar, buffet or dance floor.
Need more room? Join them up
Every bigger 6 m wide marquee is made from 6x3 sections joined side by side. Two make a 6x6 (36 m²), three a 6x9 (54 m²), and so on up to ten sections for a 6x30 (180 m²).
| Size (m) | Floor area | Legs | Standing | Seated in rows | At long tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6x3 | 18 m² | 6 | ~24 | ~20 | ~15 |
| 6x6 | 36 m² | 9 | ~48 | ~40 | ~30 |
| 6x9 | 54 m² | 12 | ~72 | ~60 | ~45 |
| 6x12 | 72 m² | 15 | ~96 | ~80 | ~60 |
| 6x15 | 90 m² | 18 | ~120 | ~100 | ~75 |
| 6x18 | 108 m² | 21 | ~144 | ~120 | ~90 |
| 6x21 | 126 m² | 24 | ~168 | ~140 | ~105 |
| 6x24 | 144 m² | 27 | ~192 | ~160 | ~120 |
| 6x27 | 162 m² | 30 | ~216 | ~180 | ~135 |
| 6x30 | 180 m² | 33 | ~240 | ~200 | ~150 |
See all 19 sizes drawn to scale in the marquee size guide.
Walls on or off
Walls are optional, panel by panel. Leave them off for airflow on a warm day, or put the back and ends up to block wind, sun or a nosy neighbour. If you want to take them down during the event, fold them into the bag we leave so they stay clean.
FAQ
What can I fit under a 6x3 marquee?
As a guide, about 24 standing, 20 seated in rows or 15 at long tables. It also covers a food and drinks area well, or a few 6ft trestle tables.
Will a 6x3 fit my backyard?
The frame is 6 m × 3 m, leg to leg, with a 3.9 m peak. Measure the clear space, allow room to walk around it, and check for branches or eaves overhead.
Can I add walls to a 6x3?
Yes. Walls are optional on every side. Many people choose the back wall only, or the back and one side.
We deliver, set up and pack down 6x3 marquees across Western Sydney, Sydney and Greater Sydney.
Popular areas: Liverpool · Campbelltown · Camden · Narellan · Parramatta · Penrith · Blacktown · Fairfield · Bankstown