Shed Materials & Cost by Size
Building a general-purpose storage shed? Every size below shows the exact framing lumber, sheet goods, cut list, and a framing-cost estimate — all computed from documented framing standards, not guessed. The downloadable plan set gives you the dimensioned drawings to build it.
| Size | Board-feet | Est. framing cost |
|---|---|---|
| 4×4 ft | 155.24 | $374 |
| 4×6 ft | 186.89 | $452 |
| 4×8 ft | 236.18 | $555 |
| 6×6 ft | 222.08 | $519 |
| 6×8 ft | 278.18 | $629 |
| 6×10 ft | 313.23 | $715 |
| 8×8 ft | 330.36 | $750 |
| 8×10 ft | 368.81 | $843 |
| 8×12 ft | 431.72 | $992 |
| 8×16 ft | 533.09 | $1,234 |
| 10×10 ft | 447.56 | $1,002 |
| 10×12 ft | 525.28 | $1,189 |
| 10×14 ft | 571.81 | $1,286 |
| 10×16 ft | 649.53 | $1,444 |
| 10×20 ft | 773.78 | $1,696 |
| 12×12 ft | 642.32 | $1,417 |
| 12×14 ft | 698.25 | $1,570 |
| 12×16 ft | 793.45 | $1,737 |
| 12×20 ft | 944.58 | $2,048 |
| 12×24 ft | 1095.71 | $2,340 |
Shed Sizes
Gable/A-frame framing, 16" O.C.
- 4×4 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 4×4 shed
- 4×6 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 4×6 shed
- 4×8 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 4×8 shed
- 6×6 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 6×6 shed
- 6×8 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 6×8 shed
- 6×10 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 6×10 shed
- 8×8 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 8×8 shed
- 8×10 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 8×10 shed
- 8×12 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 8×12 shed
- 8×16 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 8×16 shed
- 10×10 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 10×10 shed
- 10×12 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 10×12 shed
- 10×14 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 10×14 shed
- 10×16 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 10×16 shed
- 10×20 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 10×20 shed
- 12×12 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 12×12 shed
- 12×14 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 12×14 shed
- 12×16 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 12×16 shed
- 12×20 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 12×20 shed
- 12×24 Shed plans — Materials + cost for 12×24 shed
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use these shed material lists?
Pick your footprint. Each page computes the framing members, sheet goods, an optimized buy list, and a framing-cost estimate from published span tables. Take that list to the lumber yard, and use a dimensioned plan set for the cut and assembly details.
Is the cost the total to build?
No — it's the framing materials only (lumber + sheathing), a national midpoint estimate that varies by region. Roofing, doors, windows, finishes, and structure-specific items are extra.
Get the dimensioned plans
You can find free plans online, but they usually skip the exact cut list — and a single wrong cut wastes $100–200 in lumber. A complete dimensioned plan set with a real cut list (matching the materials computed above) is a few dollars and saves the weekend.
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