What Size Sukkah Do I Need? — Sukkah Size Guide
We stock more than 50 sukkah sizes — from a 3.6×3.6 ft balcony sukka up to a 12×32 ft shul-sized succah. This guide tells you exactly which one fits your family, your space and your Yom Tov table.
The quick rule
Count the people at your usual Yom Tov meal, add two for guests, and figure roughly 8 square feet per seated person — that covers the person, their chair, and their share of the table. Then check that the footprint actually fits your space with about 2 ft of clearance on the entry side.
Seating chart
| Sukkah size (ft) | Floor area | Seats comfortably | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6×3.6 – 4×4 | 13–16 sq ft | 2–3 | Balcony / mirpeset, couple |
| 4×6 | 24 sq ft | 4 | Small porch, young family |
| 4×8 – 4×10 | 32–40 sq ft | 5–6 | Narrow patio or driveway strip |
| 5×8 – 5×10 | 40–50 sq ft | 6–8 | Family of 5–6 plus guests |
| 6×8 – 6×10 | 48–60 sq ft | 6–8 | Standard family sukkah |
| 6×12 | 72 sq ft | 10 | Family + regular guests |
| 8×8 | 64 sq ft | 8 | Square yards, easy layout |
| 8×10 | 80 sq ft | 10 | The most popular family size |
| 8×12 | 96 sq ft | 12 | Larger family, two tables |
| 8×14 – 8×15 | 112–120 sq ft | 12–14 | Big family + company |
| 10×12 | 120 sq ft | 14 | Hosting most meals |
| 10×16 – 10×20 | 160–200 sq ft | 18–22 | Extended family gatherings |
| 12×16 – 12×20 | 192–240 sq ft | 20–26 | Simchas, very large families |
| 12×24 – 12×32 | 288–384 sq ft | 30–40+ | Shuls, schools, caterers |
QUEEN vs KING — which EZ Build kit?
| QUEEN | KING | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 7.5 ft | 8 ft |
| Clear windows | 2 | 3 |
| Sizes | 24 (4×4 to 12×32) | 20+ (4×4 to 12×32) |
| Schach option | Yes — Bedatz flat bamboo | Yes — Bedatz flat bamboo |
Choose the KING if you want the extra half-foot of headroom and a third window; otherwise the QUEEN is the same sturdy, no-tools kit.
Which sukkah line fits your situation?
- Know your size? — EZ Build QUEEN or KING, the widest size range (4×4 to 12×32).
- Space might change, or you're not sure? — the Magic Extendable Sukkah telescopes to 26 sizes between 3.6×3.6 and 10×10 ft.
- Traveling over Chol Hamoed? — the pop-up Sukkah On the Go (4×4 ft) opens anywhere in minutes and includes a free mehadrin schach mat.
- Want a permanent feel? — Wooden Sukkah Panels: combine standard, door and window panels into any layout.
Don't forget the schach
Every "With Schach" EZ Build kit includes a flat bamboo mat matched to the sukkah's size — one mat, sized to the roof, certified by the Badatz Eda Hachareidis of Yerushalayim. Buying schach separately? Match the mat size to your sukkah size — we stock 22 sizes from 4×4 to 8×16 ft, plus Kaynus reed mats and bamboo poles.
Measuring tips
- Measure the open floor area, not the yard — leave ~2 ft clearance on the door side.
- Check overhead: the roof must be under open sky (no tree branches, overhangs or balconies above the schach).
- Both EZ Build kits need 7.5–8 ft of standing height.
- On a balcony, confirm the railing-to-wall distance fits a 3.6 or 4 ft width.
Still not sure? Read the FAQ or contact us — we'll size your sukkah with you. Exact shipping for any size appears at checkout, and most orders deliver in about 4 business days.
