Capacity


Yurt Capacity Guide: Choose the Right Size

At Yurt Specialists, we often receive inquiries about how many people each yurt size can comfortably accommodate. Selecting the appropriate diameter is crucial for ensuring comfort and efficient layout, whether you’re planning guest stays or setting up a small glampsite.

Below, we illustrate how standard single beds (1.0 × 1.9 m) and double beds (1.4 × 1.9 m) can be arranged in our most popular yurt sizes. For smaller yurts, fold-up or futon beds can help maximize floor space during the day.

How to Plan Your Layout

  • Start with the number of sleepers you need most nights (not the rare maximum).
  • Decide if you prefer singles, doubles, or a mix.
  • Mark the door swing and any window/roof light you want to keep clear.
  • Allow circulation space around the stove/heater and between beds.

Quick Tips

  • Couples & families: A double plus one or two singles works well in mid-sized yurts.
  • Friends’ groups: Singles or futons offer the most flexible sleeping arrangements.
  • Small footprints: Use futons/fold-ups so the living area reappears in the morning.

Need Assistance?

If you tell us how many guests you want to host (and the yurt diameter you’re considering), we’ll sketch a bed layout that fits—stove and all.

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If you need further assistance or have specific requirements, feel free to contact us. We’re here to help you choose the perfect yurt for your needs.

Yurt Capacity Plan Layout
Yoga Yurt Capacity

Yoga Yurt Capacity Plan

When used as a yoga or wellbeing studio, yurts are arranged to maximise open floor space rather than sleeping capacity.
A 4.2 m yoga yurt typically accommodates 4–6 mats, while a 5 m yurt suits small classes of around 6–8 people. Our most popular 6 m yurts comfortably host 10–13 participants. To create a calm and functional layout, we recommend keeping the central area clear beneath the crown wheel, allowing circulation space between mats, and positioning stoves or heaters toward the perimeter where needed.

Classroom Yurts: Maximizing Space & Focus

Transforming your outdoor space into an inspiring learning environment starts with smart design. Our 6m Diameter Classroom Yurt is one of our most popular choices for schools, providing a perfect blend of cozy intimacy and functional space.

Below, you will find the official interior layout blueprint specifically tailored for Key Stage 2 (Ages 7–11) students.

Space That Inspires Connection

This layout showcases how a 6-meter circular space can beautifully accommodate up to 43 children using an organized, double-ring seating arrangement.

 Inclusive Circle Learning: The concentric circle layout ensures that every single child has a clear, unobstructed line of sight to the teacher or center storyteller, boosting engagement and active listening.

 Smart Space Optimization: By utilizing custom floor cushions (approx. 0.38m x 0.45m), the plan maintains an optimal balance between maximizing student capacity and leaving comfortable entry, exit, and instructional pathways.

 Generous Central Hub: With a 1.72m radius to the inner seating ring, teachers have plenty of room in the center for interactive displays, props, or whiteboards.

Whether you are planning a storytelling hub, a mindfulness space, or a full outdoor classroom, this blueprint proves that you don’t have to sacrifice capacity for comfort.

Need a Custom Layout for Your School?

Every batch of our hand-crafted yurts is unique, and layouts can easily be adapted for different age groups (Key Stage 1 or EYFS), desk setups, or lower capacities.

Contact Us Today to discuss how we can bring an inspiring learning yurt to your school grounds.

6 meter eduational yurt seating capacity and floor plan diagram for 43 primary school students