Circle Fire Pit Dimensions

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.

Circle fire pit dimensions.

Dry lay a ring of blocks on the fire pit site placing them end to end until you have a perfect circle positioned where you want the finished pit to be. Our fire pit kit is comprised of blocks and a metal ring insert. 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. Check the contents of your kit to see if additional materials are needed before assembling.

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. The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the fire pit ring you re preparing to build. Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around. To adjust the size of the circle you may need to cut a block.

Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks. How to build a fire pit 1. Lay out the blocks photo by kolin smith. Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern.

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. Width smaller more intimate fire pits are around 3 feet wide. 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. 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.

Fire pits are designed fixtures meant to contain a controlled fire and prevent it from spreading. 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. Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio. 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.

While larger fire pits suited for entertaining groups can be up to 6 feet wide.