Conduit Usage Chart

The chart below outlines the amount of 10' x 1" EMT (Electrical Metal Tubing) you will need to complete a frame for your canvas tent.

1" EMT is made of steel or aluminum and is found in 10' lengths.

Steel is the most common form of 1" EMT and can be found at your big box hardware stores. 

Aluminum EMT is less common and is normally found at your electrical supply stores.  It has approximately 25% less strength than steel, but is commonly used for framing in canvas tents.

 Tent Size 3R 4R 5R 6R 7R 8R
8x10 - 5' Walls 9 11 13
8x10 - 6' Walls 12 13 17
10x12 - 5' Walls 15 13 16 19
10x12 - 6' Walls 18 16 20 24
12x14 - 5' Walls 15 17 21 23
12x14 - 6' Walls 18 25 21 24
14x16 - 5' Walls 21 21 23 27
14x16 - 6' Walls 25 21 25 30
16x20 - 5' Walls 21 21 26 27
16x20 - 6' Walls 25 26 30 35
16x24 - 5' Walls 27 26 30 35
16x24 - 6' Walls 32 32 30 32