Many people reach out to us with their questions about shed buildings. The first question they ask is about how to choose the right shed size. 

Over two decades of experience have taught us that there are three critical factors to know when it comes to choosing the right shed sizes:

• Purpose– How are you planning to use your shed? A home gym can be a very different size than a simple storage structure. 
• Property – How big of an area do you have to work with?
• Affordability – Choosing a shed that is the right size can come down to affordability. There may be a shed that’s size will work, and the price is right too. 

In this post, we’ll explore all the options to help you make the best decision because we want you to make the right investment.

Common Shed Sizes

We are going to divide shed buildings into three standard shed sizes:

Small shed sizes

Small sheds are perfect for storing tools, push mowers, garden hoses, gas cans, and a traditional weed whacker. These are great to install for properties with limited yard space as well.

Common small shed sizes: 6×8, 8×8 and 8×10
Square feet: from 48 sq ft to 80 sq ft
Maximum height: 7.5 ft

Medium shed sizes

Medium shed sizes are designed for keeping equipment such as larger gardening tools, shovels, tool cabinets, riding mowers, 2-3 bikes, lawn furniture, gas or charcoal grills, leaf blowers, and snow blowers. These shed sizes are the best options when thinking about storage sizes combined with cost. In addition, medium shed sizes offer the ability to add shelving options that can help you to organize your small belongings easily. Also, these shed sizes are popular to use as a hobby room, she shed, writing room, or guest room.

• Common small shed sizes: 8×12 and 10×12
• Square feet: form 96 sq ft to 120 sq ft
• Maximum height: 7’-8’

Large shed sizes

Large shed sizes can serve many purposes because their large spaces make them ideal for a workshop, art studio, home gym, home office, or living space. These shed sizes can also be designed to store small tractors, built-in workbenches, ATVs, motorcycles, 4-5 bikes, lawn furniture, ladders, wheelbarrows, canoes, and gas grills.

• Common small shed sizes: 10×16, 12×12 and 12×16
• Square feet: from 160 sq ft to 192 sq ft
• Maximum height: more than 8 ft

Most Common Shed sizes By Use:

Storage Shed Sizes

• 8×10 – This is a small shed but provides the perfect storage space for all your garden tools.
• 8×12 – This shed provides enough storage space for most everyday items.
• 10×12 – It is a great option for storing a single large item riding mower and ATV…
• 10×16 – It is an ideal size for active use applications
• 12×16 – This gives good room for long items like kayaks, canoes, and long ladders.
• 12×20 – It is good for storing small boats, golf carts, motorcycles, tractors…

Insulated Shed Sizes

• 10×16 – This insulated shed size gives you a chance to turn it into office space
• 10×20 – This insulated shed size is an ideal for workshop space
• 12×16 – This insulated shed size allows you to have a nice Man cave and tool cabinet
• 12×20 – Ideal amount of space for a full-blown painting hobby
• 12×24 – Enough space for a medium-sized couch, additional chairs, a desk, and mini-fridge
• 12×28 – Plenty of space for creating a roomy getaway with multiple chairs, a couch, a desk, a mini snack station, and more
• 12×32 – Enjoy plenty of space for pacing, thinking, and setting up your ideal writing space with room for plenty of bookshelves, additional furniture items, and more.

Office Shed Sizes

• 8×12 – These are small but work great for a desk with some chairs and even small pieces of office furniture such as an office stand. 
• 10×12 – This shed offers a good amount of space for an office desk, small sofa, and fridge to keep your drinks cold and pleasant. Read this blog to discover more about shed sizes.
• 10×20 – These sheds provide more office space than 10×12, so you can add additional furniture or office equipment.
• 12×16 – These sheds offer ample office space, and you can pretty much add all office essentials. Check out this video for a 12×16 shed size view

Pool House Shed Sizes

• 10×20 – Set up a cozy seating area, lockers for swimwear, and small shelving storage with these sheds.
• 12×16 – These sheds have enough room for creating a comfy seating area, snack bar, and changing room.
• 12×24 – This shed size offers extra space for furniture, a fridge for drinks, and even a small bed for napping.
• 12×24 – Add a complete bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, small living room, and a small kitchen with a 12×24 size shed.

Garden Shed Sizes

• 10×12 –  It provides good floor space and affordable
• 10×16 – This shed size is used to store home and garden tools
• 10×20 – This garden shed provides 200 square feet of floor space
• 12×16 – It is designed for storing yard tools and smaller pieces of furniture
• 12×24 – It can hold many things including vehicle 
• 12×28 – It is used to store tractors, gardening tools, supplies, riding mowers, and snow blowers.
• 12×32 – It is ideal for a maintenance station.
• 14×32 – It provides a multitude of possibilities…