Rows facing the board
9.0 m × 8.0 m (29′ 6″ × 26′ 3″) · example layout
Thirty single desks in five rows of six, all facing the whiteboard, with the teacher’s desk at the front.
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2D plan · 9.0 m × 8.0 m
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Groups of four
9.0 m × 8.0 m (29′ 6″ × 26′ 3″) · example layout
Six groups of four made from two-seat tables pushed together, with a kidney table for small-group teaching.
Horseshoe (U-shape)
9.0 m × 8.0 m (29′ 6″ × 26′ 3″) · example layout
Twenty-two desks round three sides of the room facing the centre, open towards the board.
Have your own measurements?
Choose a rectangle, L-shape or T-shape and enter the inside dimensions, or start on a blank grid.
How it works
Three steps from an empty room to a plan you can share.
Draw the classroom
Type the inside measurements or draw each wall. Add the door, windows and the whiteboard wall.
Arrange the desks
Start from rows, groups or a horseshoe, or drag in single desks, two-seat tables, a kidney table and storage.
Name the seats and print
Select a desk or chair and type a pupil’s name. Download the plan to print or share.
What you can plan
Classroom furniture at standard school sizes.
Pupil desks and tablesSingle desks, two-seat tables, round activity tables and kidney tables for small-group work.
ChairsPupil chairs, and an office chair for the teacher.
Front of the roomTeacher’s desk, whiteboard and interactive display, mounted at their usual heights.
Storage and reading cornerCubby storage, bookcases, shelving, filing cabinets, rugs and armchairs.
Every item is drawn at its real size in 2D and 3D, and you can type in the exact width and depth of the product you are buying. Select an item to see its distance to each wall.
How to plan a classroom layout
Set up a classroom from the board and the door, then fit the desks to how you teach.
Measure the room and mark the fixed points
Mark the door, windows, whiteboard or screen, sockets and radiators. The board wall decides which way most pupils face.
Choose an arrangement
Rows for direct teaching and tests, groups of four for collaboration, a horseshoe for discussion. Start from one of the layouts below.
Keep routes clear
Leave 60–75 cm (24–30 in) between desks so you can reach every pupil, and a clear route from every seat to the door.
Add zones
A teaching corner with a kidney table, a reading corner with a rug, and storage pupils can reach without crossing the room.
Make it a seating chart
Select each desk or chair and type the pupil’s name in Name on plan, then download and print it.
Starting from your own measurements? Open an empty classroom.
Classroom furniture sizes by age (EN 1729)
European schools size chairs and tables by pupil height (BS EN 1729-1). Pick the size mark that fits most of your class.
| Size mark | Pupil height | Typical age | Chair seat | Table top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80–95 cm | 3–4 | 26 cm | 46 cm |
| 2 | 93–116 cm | 4–6 | 31 cm | 53 cm |
| 3 | 108–121 cm | 6–8 | 35 cm | 59 cm |
| 4 | 119–142 cm | 8–11 | 38 cm | 64 cm |
| 5 | 133–159 cm | 11–13 | 43 cm | 71 cm |
| 6 | 146–176.5 cm | 13+ | 46 cm | 76 cm |
| 7 | 159–188 cm | Adults | 51 cm | 82 cm |
Classroom desk and room sizes
Common sizes to plan with; the planner’s items start at these.
| Item | Metric | US |
|---|---|---|
| Single pupil desk | 60 × 45 cm | 24 × 18 in |
| Two-seat classroom table | 120 × 60 cm | 48 × 24 in |
| Teacher’s desk | 150 × 75 cm | 60 × 30 in |
| Kidney table | 150 × 75 cm | 60 × 30 in |
| Whiteboard | 240 × 120 cm, bottom 80–90 cm off the floor | 96 × 48 in |
| Aisle between desks | 60–75 cm | 24–30 in |
| General classroom for 30 (UK guidance) | About 55–70 m² | About 600–750 sq ft |
Classroom seating arrangements compared
| Arrangement | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rows facing the board | Direct teaching, tests and exams; the most pupils per room | Little eye contact between pupils; group work means moving desks |
| Pairs | Talk partners, while still facing the front | Pairs at the back are far from the board |
| Groups of four | Collaboration and group projects | Some pupils sit side-on to the board |
| Horseshoe (U-shape) | Discussion, questioning and demonstrations | Seats fewer pupils than rows in the same room |
| Stations or zones | Rotating activities and early years | Needs clear signs and routes between zones |
What’s free, and what Plus adds
Planning your classroom is free and stays free. You don’t need an account to draw, furnish, view in 3D or download.
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- Draw the space to scale in metric or imperial
- Every classroom item in this guide, at real sizes
- Names on tables, desks and stations
- See it in 3D
- An image download of the plan, with a watermark
- Preview the scaled PDF on screen
Plus
$11 / £9 / €9.50 a month, tax included. Cancel any time.
- Clean printable PDF without a watermark
- Every arrangement saved as its own version
- A share link for colleagues and cover teachers
- Plans saved to your account
Classroom floor plan questions
Is the classroom layout maker free?
Yes. Drawing the room, arranging desks, naming seats, the 3D view and downloading an image of the plan are free, with no account. The free image download carries a small watermark; the scaled PDF without one is part of Plus, an optional monthly plan.
Can I make a classroom seating chart with it?
Yes. Arrange the desks, then select each desk or chair and type the pupil’s name in Name on plan. The names show on the drawing and in the download, so you can print the chart or share it with a cover teacher.
What is the best classroom layout?
It depends on the lesson. Rows suit direct teaching and tests, groups of four suit collaboration, and a horseshoe suits discussion. Many teachers keep two arrangements and switch between them.
How much space does each pupil need?
UK guidance sizes a general classroom for 30 at roughly 55–70 m², about 2 m² a pupil including the teacher’s area and storage. Many US districts plan 20–30 sq ft per pupil.
How should I arrange desks in a small classroom?
Use pairs or rows against the side walls to free the middle, keep 60 cm (24 in) between desks, and use storage that sits against the wall. Check the route to the door on your plan before moving any furniture.
Can I plan a preschool or kindergarten classroom?
Yes. Use round activity tables, cubby storage and rugs to make zones for reading, play and table activities, and choose furniture sizes for the children’s age from the table above.
Sources
Figures were checked against these references in October 2026. They are planning guides, not regulations: check your local building, fire and accessibility rules and your suppliers’ specifications.
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