Circle Fire Pit Dimensions

How to build a fire pit 1.

Circle fire pit dimensions.

People don t congregate all the way around a fire pit so you don t typically need seating all the way around especially if the pit is smaller kalamian says. Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio. If your fire pit is too large the fire could easily get out of hand and guests will have difficulty conversing because the distance across the pit will require raised voices. Fire pits are designed fixtures meant to contain a controlled fire and prevent it from spreading.

Although a fire pit invites a gathering it s a loose gathering and you should keep this in mind as you re planning dimensions for your patio. Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks. Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around. While larger fire pits suited for entertaining groups can be up to 6 feet wide.

The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the fire pit ring you re preparing to build. Fire pits vary greatly from rudimentary pits dug into the earth to ornamental gas burning structures made of stone brick and metal. Often used to add warmth and ambiance in the backyard of a home or at a restaurant fire pits make for pleasant gathering spaces for multiple people to sit around. If the circle is more than an inch or two uneven remove the higher bricks and dig out the dirt underneath until they re level with the rest.

For a square or rectangle fire pit temporarily lay out the first layer of concrete blocks for your design on the ground and check the layout for square. Width smaller more intimate fire pits are around 3 feet wide. To adjust the size of the circle you may need to cut a block. If you frequently host lots of outdoor parties with many guests or want your pit to match an existing patio consider building a fire pit in ground with a paver surround.

To choose the right fire pit design and layout to suit your entertaining needs think about how you will use your fire pit area long term. Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern. You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall. Our fire pit kit is comprised of blocks and a metal ring insert.

Fire pits commonly consist of an inner wall an outer wall a cap i e a flat tabletop like surface around the opening at the top of the pit and decorative stones or rocks in the center.