There are a number of standard requirements for the size of the garage, which were established by the Moscow Research Institute "TsNIIpromzdaniy" and published in a special manual called "Parking garages for passenger cars belonging to citizens." When creating the manual, researchers used more than 30 different normative documents. This article will consider the solution to the problem of how to choose the optimal size of the garage, taking into account all the recommendations of the above-mentioned manual.

How to choose width and length?

The optimal size of the garage is, first of all, the width and length of the structure, selected based on the size of a particular car that will be installed in such a garage. Studies have shown that the standard minimum distance from the inner surface of the walls of a building to a car installed in a garage should not be less than 50 cm on each side.

Thus, we can say that the minimum garage width is the width of the car plus 1 meter (0.5 meters each on the left and right), and the minimum garage length is the length of the car plus 1 meter (half a meter in front and behind the body). The dimensions of private cars are conventionally divided into three groups: small, medium and jeeps. Each body type has its own parameters, and a special table of minimum garage sizes was created for the average values ​​of each group.

Obviously, a building with minimal dimensions cannot be called optimal in any way, since besides the car, in the garage, as a rule, some other tools or household items are placed. For all this, special racks or shelves should be provided. If the garage is planned to be used as a working space with the possibility of performing repair work or simply as a workshop, then most likely you will need to install a table that will take at least 0.5 meters from the wall.

In order to build a garage of optimal dimensions with a view to the future, you should add half a meter at each of the walls to the minimum dimensions determined taking into account the above norms. These distances will come in handy for installing a work table and other furniture, which will store tools and building materials or a supply of fuel and replaceable seasonal tires.

What is the best garage height?

The height of the garage has two important indicators - the height from the floor to the top edge of the garage door frame and the height of the ceilings. As for garage doors, you can read in detail about their optimal dimensions, and in short, the standard indent is calculated from the top of the roof of the car for which the garage is being built. This figure is 20 cm.

When choosing the height of the ceilings, you need to build on the growth of the tallest person in the family from those who will use the garage. A comfortable stay in any room requires a distance to ceilings of at least 40 cm above your head. Moreover, if a family car has a height of 2 meters, then only the gate box will be 2.2 meters, and the ceilings in this case are made at least 10-20 cm higher.

Competent design taking into account perspective

In the future, there is a possibility that a larger car will be bought than it is now. Therefore, it is best to base your calculations on the minimum tabular data for the Jeep car group. The garage is being built with the expectation of many years of operation, so planning all distances with a good margin will not be superfluous here.

Be careful to also correctly take into account the thickness of the walls of the future building. All specified standard dimensions are distances from the interior finishing layer of the building. So plan in advance how thick the walls will be, whether insulation is required and how thick the finishing inner layer will be.

Remember also that a garage can become not only a storage place for a car, but also a building with additional technical rooms. In the diagram above, you can see an example of what a specially designed garage looks like with several utility rooms for convenient storage of things that have no place in the house.

The construction or redevelopment of a garage is a responsible occupation, which must be approached with an understanding of the seriousness of the issue. This issue is especially serious during the construction of a stationary garage, and even built into the house. Such a design is extremely difficult to remake, therefore, you need to immediately take into account all the available opportunities and prospects for buying a larger car. Often car owners build a garage based on their current cars, but the car does not always live in our possession as long as the garage. Therefore, this fact must be taken into account when building a garage and arranging the interior space.

It is much better to make not the standard dimensions of a garage for 1 car, but to organize the space much more so that you can safely buy a minivan or minibus and park in this garage. It is possible that some parts of this room will initially be occupied by storage rooms or shelving with various property, but this will not prevent you from freeing up space if necessary and getting the right size of the garage for a new purchase. Therefore, it is quite simple to answer the question of what a garage for one car should be - it should be as large as possible.

Standard dimensions and requirements for the dimensions of the garage

There are certain government requirements that determine what the minimum garage should be. This is a rather outdated size, since an average good car will simply not fit into such a garage. It should be remembered that you will use this particular place to park your car for a long time, and your comfort depends on its dimensions.

It is also important to determine the individual parameters of your car. For example, the owners of Infiniti QX80 and Lada Granta need completely different garages. Here we are talking not only about the size, but also about the degrees of protection and other factors. Nevertheless, dimensional standards exist, they are spelled out in various documents and are expressed by the following numerical factors:

• the minimum garage length is 5 meters, however, today there are SUVs with a greater length;
• the width of the garage should be at least 2.3 meters - you can argue with this point if you try to put the car in a similar garage;
• the size of the space from the side of the car to the wall of the garage should be at least 0.5 meters - in this case, getting out of the car will be terribly inconvenient;
• the height of the garage is also defined in the standards - 2.2 meters, but this height is not enough for comfortable use of the room;
• all standards and figures are indicated taking into account the fact that only a car will be stored in the garage, but this is clearly not for our person.

In the garage, we are ready to store not only the car, but many other necessary things. At a minimum, every self-respecting driver should have a stand, or better a rack with tools. Given the complexity of repairing a modern car, he may not touch them, but it is imperative to have a set of various devices. It is also customary to keep tires, discs, various temporarily unnecessary things at home in the garage, and on a private estate there is also a lawn mower, irrigation hoses and other important equipment.

Therefore, the standard dimensions of the garage are clearly underestimated, but you can build on them when forming the inner space of your garage. As mentioned earlier, the best garage for one car is a large room in which, if necessary, there will be several cars. Therefore, when designing and building a garage, make the largest possible opening for the drive in and the largest garage territory.

Optimal garage dimensions and interior layout

Let's say that you are not going to change your car anytime soon, and you have built a garage large enough. Now your task is to correctly plan the internal space in order to obtain the highest possible practicality and quality of the territory exploitation. In order not to be mistaken in this moment, it is worth paying attention to the tasks that the garage will perform. Often the car owner has a specific hobby or additional business that can be set up in the garage.

Also here you can organize a place for storing temporarily unnecessary things by building a large lockable shelving unit. Avoid constructing open shelves and racks, because every time you visit the garage, you will see a terrible mess. For a motorist, a garage is an important room in which there must always be order. Choosing the optimal size of the free garage zone for your car, give preference to the following options:

• the length of the free space exceeds the length of your car by one meter - half a meter on each side of the car;
• the width of the free space on the side of the driver's door is one meter, and on the side of the passenger's door - at least 0.8 meters;
• the free space above your head is at least 0.5 meters, and even better and more spacious;
• if possible, it will be very useful to organize an inspection pit, which will help you perform auto maintenance yourself;
• It is better to enter the garage at least 1 meter wider than the car, but with this parameter it is better to overdo it so as not to limit yourself in the future when buying a car;
• it is also important to perform high-quality lighting, which depends on the size and shape of your garage;
• for a correct drive on a concrete floor, you can apply two stripes of paint along the line of the wheels, which will be a guide for the driver.

These features are not required by any standards or regulations, but they are an important aspect of your comfort. When building a garage, remember that you are building a house for your car, and you yourself will be spending a lot of time here. A well-equipped garage will allow you to get maximum pleasure from using this space, as well as maximum comfort of its operation.

When equipping shelves and racks, it is necessary to do everything with high quality and durable, but you should not produce welded structures that are difficult to dismantle. It is better to give preference to shelves made of small components that can be easily removed and can be used in other rooms. After all, no one knows what your next car will be like. Maybe buy a Cadillac Escalade and expand your garage as much as possible. If you do not know how to equip a garage, watch the following video:

Summing up

The high-quality possibilities of building a garage today allow you to use absolutely any materials and projects. Nobody limits you in size or layout, and standards are there only to give you an idea of ​​the minimum required dimensions. Therefore, make a garage for one car at least for the entire perimeter of the house, allocating a basement for this purpose. It will also not be superfluous, you will definitely find what to do in such a room, how to occupy it correctly.

With the help of modern projects and options for arranging a garage, you can build a convenient place to park your car. But financially, building a garage can be challenging. Therefore, coordinate all your wishes with the budget so as not to get into an unpleasant situation. If you have equipped a garage for one car with your own hands, share your experience in the comments to the post.

When planning the construction and arrangement of a garage for a car, it is necessary to carefully consider in advance its future dimensions, the occupied area and the features of the internal layout. This is especially important when building a garage with your own hands.

Important: will the room be part of a residential building or adjoin it? Usually, such garages have a roof in common with the house, and redesigning its structure will be a difficult and costly job.

Things to Consider When Planning Your Garage

The most common mistake when creating is that the owners calculate the dimensions of the garage for 1 car, which is currently available. At the same time, few people envisage the appearance of another car, which, in terms of its dimensions, may not fit into the existing room.

Important. When planning, it must be remembered that the garage is being built for a long time, during which the owners can change several cars with different dimensions. Try to calculate the inside dimensions of your garage based on the average size of a standard passenger car. If in the future it is possible to purchase an SUV or a minibus, then it is better to take care of the ceiling height in advance.

Creating for yourself the optimal size of a garage for 1 car, you need to answer in advance such questions as:

• Will the garage be used only for temporary storage of the car or is it also planned to carry out routine maintenance, such as replacing tires, changing oil and other working fluids, and carrying out minor repairs;
• Will there be water supply and sewerage, which will entail an increase in space for the installation of plumbing and heaters;
• Whether the premises will be used as a warehouse for spare parts or food for long-term storage.

All these points are very important, and if they are available, the area of ​​the garage for 1 car is significantly increased.

Dimensions and regulatory requirements for the dimensions of garages

Certain requirements for the minimum size of the garage space are prescribed in the regulatory acts of state authorities, however, these standards are advisory in nature and are not suitable for the dimensions of modern cars. It is important to remember that the standard dimensions of a garage for 1 car should provide not only sufficient storage space for the car itself, but also your comfort when servicing it.

The standards provide for:

• The minimum length is 5 meters;
• The minimum width is 2.3 meters;
• The space from the car door to the inner wall of the garage must be at least 500 cm;
• The height of the room is not less than 2.2 meters.

For your information. It is worth noting that the minimum width of the garage for 1 car is indicated here, provided that it is a detached building intended solely for storing a car. The length and height of the room were also calculated taking into account the dimensions of Soviet-made vehicles.

Obviously, a modern domestic or imported car will hardly fit into such a garage, and there is no need to talk about comfortable movement and even more service.

If we consider the modern requirements for the garage, especially if it is an extension to a residential building (see), then it is better to foresee a place in it for installing shelving and storage rooms. Such a garage will store seasonal tires, spare wheels, fuel and lubricants, a set of tools, as well as canned food and things that are rarely used by residents.

Of course, the cost of such a garage will increase significantly, but this is a necessary price for your comfort and convenience. However, making the room unjustifiably large is also not worth it, since every square meter of the building has a cost.

All space should be used rationally.

Optimal dimensions and space layout

In order to deduce your standard garage size for 1 car, first, plan the interior, taking into account the arrangement of the shelving (see). The room will be visually perceived comfortably if its width is half the length.

Try to use shelves with doors in order to hide small things as much as possible, this will create a sense of order.

Important. The unspoken instructions for determining the size of the garage says that the optimal size of the room is calculated as follows: we take the average dimensions of the car, add to them the necessary space for movement, then add the area of ​​shelves and other structures. As a result, we will get the overall internal dimensions of the room.

If your financial resources or the size of the site are limited, then such calculations are made as follows:

• The average width of a passenger car is 1.7 meters. We add at least another 1 meter to this size so that you can safely open the door and get out of the car. As a result, we get the standard width of a garage for 1 car of 2.7 meters, which is usually rounded up to 3 meters;
• Next, we take the average car length of 5 meters and add another 1.5 meters to this value. Usually 0.5 meter is added at the front of the car and 1 meter at the rear in order to be able to open and calmly unload the trunk. As a result, we get a length of 6.5 meters, to which we add an additional 0.5 meters for shelving.

Important. It is better to install racks for storing spare parts and spare rubber at the end of the garage in front of the car, as shown in the photo below. This will shorten the width of the room but make it longer. In addition, this placement will help to avoid accidental scratches on the sides.

• The height of the garage should be 30-40 cm higher than your head, and if the car is taller than you, then the height is measured from the roof of the car. When calculating the height, be sure to take into account the type of body. For example, the height of the garage should allow the trunk lid to be fully opened and have a margin of at least 10 cm.

So, we get a structure with such dimensions as: 7 meters long, 3 meters wide and 2.5 meters high, depending on the height and type of body. Such dimensions of a garage for 1 car are optimal for saving space and finances.

Important. As a result of simple calculations, we obtained the dimensions of the internal area of ​​the room, and in order to obtain the external dimensions, the thickness of the future walls and floors must be added to the existing dimensions.

For a man, a garage is not just a place to store a car, but also a workshop and just a space for rest from everyday worries. Today, you can easily purchase a ready-made room in any convenient garage cooperative, but it is much more interesting and more convenient to build a garage according to your own requests and parameters. Often before starting construction, the question arises about what should be the size of the garage.

What is the size of the garage formed from?

A typical "shell" garage is designed only for storing one passenger car. Car owners who build a garage on their own often take a standard project and carry out subsequent work on it. After several years of operation, such a garage will show all its shortcomings. You cannot build a room based on the size of the car you currently own. Over time, you can buy another car - but the garage will not fit, and the car simply will not fit.

In the future, you can buy a second car or some other kind of transport, and you will have to rent or acquire new premises for it. Therefore, before building a garage, try to take into account all possible purchases or plans for the use of the premises.

Note! The garage is being built for many years, during which several cars can change: from a passenger car to a minibus. Therefore, even at the construction stage, add an extra 50 cm of ceiling height to the room plan.

Before creating a project for the future premises, consider the following points:

• Will you only be using the garage for storage. If you are doing machine maintenance and repairs, you will need a lot more space.
• Additional garage features. If you or your family members are cyclists, then a separate corner in the garage should be provided for the needs of the equipment. The same goes for strollers. Owners of a private house and garden should think about arranging a cellar or shelves for groceries in the garage.
• Heated or cold garage. Even if the room will be heated from common utilities inside, a place should be provided for radiators or electrical panels. If the garage is located on a separate site, it may be necessary to equip autonomous heating. And for this you need additional space for a stove or gas cylinders.
• Inspection pit. For car owners involved in car repairs, it is worth calculating the dimensions of the inspection pit and the space for entering it.
• Insulation type. If the garage is located in harsh climatic conditions, it will need dense insulation. For this, thick sheets of board materials (mineral wool, polystyrene, etc.) are used. The thickness of the insulation layer can reach 18-20 cm. If you carry out internal work, then add the thickness of the insulation, lathing and finishing to the entire garage area.
• Your options. Your own height and size play a very important role in the size of the garage. Consider the distance from the walls to the car so that it is comfortable for you to move inside.

Each of these parameters gives the garage from 1 to 5 m 2 of area. Even if you don't plan on storing anything in your garage at this time, save some space for the future.

Calculations

For the construction of a garage for 1 car, intended only to protect the car from bad weather and thieves, a minimum area is sufficient. To find out the exact dimensions of the garage, you can take measurements with a tape measure yourself, or look at the official website of your car.

Garage dimensions for one car

Regardless of the size of the car, the minimum distance from the walls to the car is 50 cm. This area will allow you to move freely inside the garage and open the car doors without damage.

The height is also calculated taking into account the parameters of the car, if it is a minibus or SUV, it will be higher than the standard dimensions. 2.50 m will be enough for storing a passenger car, this height is considered optimal. If you are a tall person, then vary this value for your own comfort. Also take into account the parameters of the lighting fixtures on the ceiling (+ 20-30 cm to the ceiling height).

The standard size of the garage will only allow you to store a car inside, there will be no space left even for replaceable rubber. Therefore, to the obtained parameters (dimensions of the car + 50 cm from the walls) add 2 meters to each wall.

Important! In addition to the dimensions of the car in normal condition, measure the highest point of the open trunk and hood. Consider this figure when calculating the height of the garage.

If you are the owner of an SUV, add another half meter to the dimensions obtained. Based on all the above parameters, the optimal size of a garage for a car or SUV will have a length of 7 meters, a ceiling height of 2.5 and a width of 4 meters.

Garage dimensions for two cars

Calculating the size of a 2 car garage is a little tricky. Such a room has its own specifics. The garage is being built taking into account the fact that both cars must move freely. In addition, in the same family there are rarely two cars with the same dimensions.

The width of the garage for two cars is made up of the width of the cars themselves (from 1.5 to 2 meters) and the size of the aisles on each side (at least 50 cm). In total, it comes out 5-5.5 meters. Apart from parking your car, there is nothing else you can do in the garage. The length is calculated in the same way as the width. Do not forget about the distance for the smooth closing of the garage door.

Important! Keep in mind that for the entrance it is worth leaving a distance of 50-70 cm from the gate.

Building a garage that is too large will come with a lot of associated costs. If you are not planning a workshop or a cellar there, then you should not make the room spacious. This will lead to additional spending on building materials and, in the future, on heating.

Additional garage options

If you are not sure whether to build a spacious garage, find out about the additional functions of this room:

• Workshop. It is not necessary to fix the car. If you love doing things with your hands, then extra garage space is what you need. In such a room, it is good to equip a place for activities accompanied by a large amount of dust or debris. You can do small carpentry or something else. In this case, the dimensions of the garage should be made larger than the standard by a couple of meters.
• Storage. It doesn't matter what you store in the garage. In any case, the area will have to be increased. For storing tools, 70-100 cm in length will be enough to arrange shelves or shelves. If you are going to equip a vegetable store or cellar, take care of arranging an underground space or a place near the walls.
• A place to rest. Many car owners spend all their free time in the garage. But you need to rest from auto repair and other work. If you are one of the fanatical car enthusiasts, then a small extension or a room separated by a partition inside the garage will come in handy.

Note! Don't make huge outbuildings or add-ons around your garage. Remember that the premises are classified as fire hazardous and there is always a risk of fire for your storages and outbuildings.

If you do not know where to start building a garage and what kind of room design is right for you, watch a detailed video about the different types of these premises and their pros and cons:

Safety standards

When building a garage, it is not enough to take into account the dimensions. Compliance with safety standards is also important. If you plan to build a viewing pit or cellar with your own hands, do not forget about the drainage and waterproofing system.

According to fire safety standards, the minimum distance between the garage and residential buildings is 6 meters. Construction materials must be non-combustible and safe for people.

The ceiling height comfortable for a person should be calculated taking into account his build. 50 cm is added to a person's height. The parameters of the tallest family member are used as a starting point.

If wood is used for roof ceilings, ceilings or partitions, it is treated with special compounds to protect it from fires.

When planning the size of your garage, be guided, first of all, by your own convenience. By building a small garage, you will save not only on materials, but also on your own comfort. In the future, spending on building materials can become an investment. Perhaps your passion for cars or another hobby will bring you additional income. Professionals do not advise saving on ventilation and noise insulation of the garage, these measures not only preserve your comfort, but also guarantee the safety of others and your car.

The optimal size of a garage for 1 car is determined in accordance with the dimensions of the car and its purpose.

The standard dimensions for a passenger car, which can be purchased in the retail network, are 3 × 6 m with a perimeter height of 2.2 m. Such garages have a gable roof. In the ridge, the height of the prefabricated metal structure made of corrugated board is 2.6 m. This height is quite enough even for the tallest driver. There is no need to talk about the height of a passenger car - it is always at least a third less than the height of the driver.

To increase sales, manufacturing and sales firms offer customers garages of various sizes. So, in their assortment there are prefabricated structures ranging in size from 3 × 4 meters to 4 × 8 meters. Also, depending on whether a single passenger car or a minibus, which can be up to 3 meters high, will be parked in the garage, some manufacturers offer prefabricated garage options of various heights.

Of course, the not quite standard size of the garage entails an increase in the price of such a prefabricated structure. As additional options, these vendors, naturally directly associated with the prefab manufacturers, offer a number of items. For example, a garage door can be equipped with a wicket door. You can order the interior decoration of the garage with clapboard, OSB board or plywood. There are also various options for locking a metal garage. In general, various additional services are offered, as they say, a wagon and a small cart. They all involve additional costs.

The main advantage of a metal garage is that, if necessary, it can be disassembled and moved to another place. Or just sell disassembled. However, the disadvantages of metal prefabricated garage structures without additional options far outweigh its advantages. Firstly, such prefabricated structures are not a very reliable shelter for a car. Secondly, they are too cold and uncomfortable not only for the car, but also for its owner.

Parameters for determining the dimensions of the autobox

When it comes to the construction of a box for a car, the size of a garage for 1 car is determined, first of all, by its length. Usually, the minimum length of a parking space should be at least 5 meters. The minimum width should be based on one open door. Such norms are determined due to the fact that a car must enter the garage without passengers. Therefore, only one door on the driver's side should open.

However, the optimal size of a garage for one car is determined not only depending on the size of the car. It is also important that the owner intends to use this room. The garage project must necessarily take into account the additional purpose of this structure. If it is assumed that this room will be used as a box not only for parking, but also for repairing a car, then the area of ​​the garage must exceed the area occupied by the car.

To determine whether to make it too small or too large, it is necessary, first of all, to find out the functional purpose of this room. It depends on what equipment or furniture will be placed in this room. Therefore, before starting construction, it is worth drawing up, if not a detailed project, then at least a garage plan.

Even if the owner will not be engaged in self-repair of the car, the area of ​​the autobox should be such that it would be possible to store the necessary things in this room without any problems. Even at the stage when a garage project is being created, it is imperative to take into account not only the overall dimensions of the car, but also provide for a certain area for storing at least seasonal rubber. Not a single self-respecting car owner can do without it. And folding car tires upright along the wall of the room is simply not solid.

But in a car box, not only car tires are usually stored, but also car cosmetics, a battery charger, a tire inflation compressor (if there is no compact one, which is always in the trunk) and other accessories.

Another point that is certainly taken into account when determining the future size of a garage for one car is its location. Usually, a car box in a personal plot is used not only for parking a car. Often, inventory and equipment are stored here that do not fit in outbuildings. It can be bicycles, a boat, an outboard motor for it, a lawn mower, in winter - a swing, an inflatable pool and a pump for it ... Anything you like!

This does not mean at all that the box for the car needs to be turned into a warehouse for unnecessary things. But, nevertheless, the optimal size of a garage in a summer cottage largely depends on whether there is enough space in outbuildings so that the car box does not turn into a storage room.