Having the ability to precisely estimate the size of a garage is beneficial if you are primarily interested in having a place to store and safeguard your automobiles, as described above.
To begin, it is important to grasp the normal size of automobiles in popular categories. The width of the majority of passenger vehicles is between 6 and 7 feet, and the length of the vehicle can range anywhere from 14 feet for a compact car to approximately 19 feet for a truck, van, or SUV, depending on the model. The average vehicle height ranges between 4.5 and 6 feet, with certain higher-profile vehicles reaching heights of up to 7 feet in some cases.
While there is no single “standard” size for a typical metal garage, the following are some common dimensions for garages built to house one, two, three, or four vehicles, depending on the manufacturer.
1-Car Garage Dimensions
When arranging garage space, make sure to leave enough room for your vehicle. You also need adequate room within your garage to open the doors to your automobile and truck. Single-car metal garages are typically 12′ wide and 21′ long. You can always expand wider and/or longer to store more than simply your car. The height of your building is also adjustable, but 8′ is a decent starting point. And the garage door? Experts recommend a 9′ or even 10′ wide garage door for easy car entry and exit. The extra foot or two may not sound like much, but it can help while parking and navigating.
2-Car Garage Dimensions
Steel garages for two cars are frequently erected in 18′ to 24′ widths. The minimum width for two vehicles is 18′, but you should aim for at least 20′. A 24′-wide garage offers even more options. A 2-car garage of that size allows for separate garage doors for each vehicle, as well as a walk-in door between the two bays.
3-Car Garage Dimensions
Triple garages are typically 26′-30′ wide. What garage width is best? Begin by measuring the vehicles you need to park. A 26′ triple garage can usually accommodate three mid-sized cars. What if you had to park three? In that instance, a 30′ triple garage would be ideal. Trucks are taller than automobiles, therefore you’ll need a facility with an 8′ garage door height. A triple metal garage gives you extra options for storage and other uses. The third bay might be used for extra storage, a workshop, a hobby area, or anything else you wish!
4-Car Garage Dimensions
Metal garages can be built to fit your demands, even on lots with limited depth. For example, a 20’W x 50’L x 12’H metal garage. A steel building of such size can have four 11’x11′ side access spaces. These entrances are large and tall enough to accommodate tractors and other heavy equipment. These quad garages are great for the home, farm, or even business!
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