Meeting pod sizes: 2, 4, 6 and 8 person footprints compared
Meeting pods start at about 2.6 m² for two people and reach about 5.5 m² for six to eight. In the StillPods range, the two-person Smart Twin measures W2200 × D1200 mm and the four-person Quad W2200 × D1250 mm, with deeper 1,600 mm and 2,500 mm options seating four to six and six to eight people.
Key takeaways
- Two-person and four-person pods in our range have similar footprints, 2.64 m² and 2.75 m², because the four-person Quad seats people more closely around a table.
- Six- and eight-person versions grow in depth rather than width, to 1,600 mm and 2,500 mm.
- Microsoft’s sample Teams Rooms template allows a 10 × 9 ft room (about 8.4 m²) for two to four people, roughly three times the floor area of a four-person pod.
- Size pods for your usual meeting size, not the occasional maximum, and plan airflow at 10 litres per second for every seat.
Meeting pod sizes at a glance
Meeting pods come in three broad formats: two-person pods for one-to-ones, four-person table or lounge pods, and larger six- to eight-person pods. The table lists the external sizes of each StillPods format, based on the figures supplied by the manufacturers we work with.
| Model | Seats | External size (W × D × H, mm) | Footprint | Area per seat at full capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Twin | 2 | 2200 × 1200 × 2200 | 2.64 m² | 1.32 m² |
| Quad meeting pod | 4 | 2200 × 1250 × 2250 | 2.75 m² | 0.69 m² |
| Quad, 4–6 person option | 4 to 6 | 2200 × 1600 depth option | 3.52 m² | 0.59 m² at 6 |
| Quad, 6–8 person option | 6 to 8 | 2200 × 2500 depth option | 5.50 m² | 0.69 m² at 8 |
| Lounge L4 | up to 4 | 2390 × 1906 × 2300 | 4.56 m² | 1.14 m² |
Area per seat is a rough measure of how roomy a pod feels. The Smart Twin and Lounge L4 give each person more than 1 m², while table-based Quad pods pack seats more tightly. The larger Quad options keep the 2,200 mm width in our figures; confirm the final width on the drawing for your chosen layout.
How pods compare with conventional meeting rooms
A meeting pod uses far less floor than a built meeting room for the same number of people, because it has no internal circulation space and its walls are thin. Room templates published for video meeting planning make the gap clear.
Microsoft’s sample deployment template for Teams Rooms lists a focus room of 10 × 9 ft for two to four people, a small room of 16 × 16 ft for four to six, and a medium room of 18 × 20 ft for six to twelve (Microsoft Learn, 2026). Converted, those are about 8.4 m², 23.8 m² and 33.4 m².
The comparison has limits. Microsoft’s figures are a sample template rather than minimum sizes, and a built room allows people to walk around the table and stand at a screen. A pod is a compact, seated environment with no space to stand and present. For a full look at the trade-offs, including cost and build time, read our comparison of an office phone booth vs a meeting room.
Two-person meeting pods
Two-person pods are the most efficient answer to one-to-ones, interviews, coaching sessions and pairs joining a video call together. They stop a pair from tying up a four- or six-person room.
The Smart Twin two-person pod measures W2200 × D1200 × H2200 mm. Seating can face across a small table for a conversation, or sit side by side facing a screen when both people are joining a remote meeting. At 2.64 m² it is only slightly smaller than the four-person Quad, so the decision between them is about how many people usually meet, not about floor area.
Two-person pods also suit confidential conversations such as HR meetings, appraisals and finance discussions, where a glass-walled meeting room in a busy corridor feels too exposed.
Four-person meeting pods: table or lounge
Four-person pods come in two layouts: a table layout for working meetings and a lounge layout for informal conversations. The layout affects footprint more than the seat count does.
The Quad four-person meeting pod uses a central table with seating on either side, in W2200 × D1250 × H2250 mm. It weighs 730 kg according to the manufacturer. The Lounge L4 meeting pod seats up to four on soft seating in W2390 × D1906 × H2300 mm, which gives 4.56 m² of floor and a more relaxed feel.
| Question | Choose a table pod (Quad) | Choose a lounge pod (L4) |
|---|---|---|
| What happens in the meeting? | Laptops open, screen sharing, note-taking | Discussion, catch-ups, informal reviews |
| How long do meetings last? | Short to medium working sessions | Conversations where comfort matters |
| Where will it stand? | Tighter spaces, near desks | Breakout areas and receptions with more room |
| Is video calling central? | Yes, with a screen on the end wall | Possible, but seating faces inward |
Six- and eight-person meeting pods
Larger meeting pods grow in depth rather than width. In our range, the Quad design extends from 1,250 mm deep to 1,600 mm for four to six people and 2,500 mm for six to eight.
The line shows that footprint barely changes between two and four seats, then rises steeply for the larger options. Going from four to eight seats doubles the footprint, from 2.75 m² to 5.50 m², while area per seat stays at around 0.6 to 0.7 m².
Three practical points come with the larger sizes:
- Airflow. Approved Document F sets 10 litres of outdoor air per second per person for offices (Approved Document F, Volume 2, paragraph 1.32). An eight-person pod therefore needs about 80 l/s, eight times a single booth. Our guide to office pod ventilation covers fans and CO2 checks.
- Weight. The standard Quad weighs 730 kg, and deeper versions weigh more. Researchers at the University of Bath describe 2.5 kN/m² as a standard minimum UK office imposed load (University of Bath, Structures, 2026), so share pod weights with your landlord or structural engineer before ordering.
- Delivery. Larger pods mean more and longer panels. Check lift sizes and door openings on the route to the final position.
For groups larger than eight, a built meeting room is usually the better answer. Pods work best for the frequent small meetings that would otherwise fill larger rooms. A useful pattern is to place a six- or eight-person pod near the team that runs regular stand-ups or project reviews, and keep the built rooms for client presentations and workshops where people need to stand, write on walls or move furniture.
Seating layouts and screens
For video meetings, the screen and camera usually go on one end wall, with seating arranged so that everyone faces it. In a pod, compact all-in-one devices are normally enough.
Microsoft’s room planning guidance says all-in-one audio devices are easy-to-deploy, high-quality options for smaller spaces with a limited number of participants seated close to the device, and that smaller rooms may be covered by cameras built into all-in-one devices such as soundbars, which typically have a wide field of view (Microsoft Learn, 2026). That describes a meeting pod well.
Points to agree with your supplier before production:
- Which wall carries the screen, and whether it is reinforced or fitted with a mounting rail.
- Where power and data reach the screen, so cables do not run across the table.
- Whether seating is fixed or loose, which affects how far people sit from the camera.
- Whether the table can be shortened or moved to fit an accessible layout.
Screen mounting positions, table sizes and finishes can be adapted through our OEM and custom office pod service.
Doors, access and space around the pod
Plan the space in front of a meeting pod as well as its footprint, especially where several people enter and leave at once. Door width and the route past the pod matter for comfort and accessibility.
Approved Document M gives 800 mm as the minimum effective clear door width in new buildings for straight-on approaches, and asks for internal corridors of at least 1,200 mm (Approved Document M, Volume 2). Those figures are a sensible reference when you place a pod beside a walkway. Note also that the HSE’s guideline of 11 cubic metres per person does not apply to rooms used for meetings (Health and Safety Executive), so room-volume rules do not set a minimum pod size.
How to choose the right meeting pod size
Choose meeting pod sizes from how many people usually meet, not from the largest meeting you can imagine. A four-person pod that is regularly used by two people wastes less than an eight-person pod used by two, but both tie up capacity.
- Check room-booking data for the number of attendees physically present in each meeting.
- Group meetings into two, three to four, and five or more people.
- Provide most capacity at the size your data shows occurs most often, and add one or two pods at the next size up.
- Check whether people currently book large rooms for small meetings simply because nothing smaller exists. That demand will move to pods once they are available.
- Keep a few built rooms for large groups, presentations and workshops.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a four-person meeting pod?
Our four-person Quad pod measures W2200 × D1250 × H2250 mm, a footprint of 2.75 m². The Lounge L4, which seats up to four on soft seating, measures W2390 × D1906 × H2300 mm.
Can a meeting pod seat eight people?
Yes. The Quad design is available in a 2,500 mm deep option for six to eight people, giving a footprint of about 5.5 m² at the 2,200 mm width.
Do meeting pods need more ventilation than phone booths?
Yes, in proportion to the number of people. At 10 litres per second per person, a four-person pod needs about 40 l/s and an eight-person pod about 80 l/s.
How much space do I need around a meeting pod?
Allow for the footprint plus a clear route in front of the door. Approved Document M uses 1,200 mm as the minimum unobstructed width for internal corridors, which is a useful reference. Leave access to the roof fans and to any side panels that carry power or data connections.
Can a screen be fitted in a meeting pod?
Yes. Screens are usually mounted on the end wall, with power and data routed to them during production. Agree the position and screen size with us before the pod is made.
Conclusion
The right meeting pod size follows your usual meeting size, the layout people need and the floor space available. Compare formats in our meeting pods range, then request a quote with your layout and headcount, and our team will recommend sizes and send dimensioned drawings.
Sources
- Microsoft Learn – Plan for Microsoft Teams Rooms (accessed October 2026)
- Microsoft Learn – Meeting room guidance for Teams (accessed October 2026)
- GOV.UK – Approved Document F: Ventilation, Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (accessed October 2026)
- GOV.UK – Approved Document M, Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (accessed October 2026)
- University of Bath – Stochastic modelling of imposed floor loads in modern office buildings (accessed October 2026)
- Health and Safety Executive – How much space am I entitled to at work? (accessed October 2026)