You could put 64 in the 4x4, and it would work. Just trim up all the lower swag and grow tops. This is an old skool method. Thats the only way to get a "fast" harvest. "fast" harvest just means less Veg time.
If you are going to do a true "SOG", then u will add plants every week or 2, andharvest plants every week or 2. The method of less veg time and growing in just the 4" cubes in a tray is true SOG.
BUT.
When doing that method, you will of course have smaller buds, due to smaller plants. Plus, you will have to come up with alot of clones consistenly to do this.
I did that method for a couple years or so, and it worked ok. I was happy.
But something EVERY grower needs to master is patience. If you learn this, you can let your plants get bigger and thus use less plants. The other advatange is better overall quality herb when you grow bigger, healthier plants.
Bottom line, if you throw that many numbers in a tray with a 1000w light over it, you will get a fat sack. Not the best method, but it works. And this is also dependent on your nuits/ room conditions.
Just plan ahead for the next one and do less numbers, but bigger plants. Get them a few weeks before you harvest and veg them up.
Don't complain about not having room, make room.