Are you interested in buying a fire ring for your backyard? A backyard fire pit is the perfect cherry on top of a backyard entertainment space and a great spot for you and your family to enjoy a quiet night outside. The size of your fire ring dictates the number of people you have room for around your fire pit, and a common question that we get at Fox River Fire Rings is — how big of a fire can my backyard fire pit hold? We are here to help answer your questions and help you find the perfect fit for your backyard.
Things To Know About Fire Pit Sizes and Capacities
Do you like to spend your weekends around a backyard fire with friends and family? How many people do you like to have over? The size of your fire pit determines how much room you have for friends and family, and determines how big of a fire you can have — and Fox River Fire Rings has multiple sizes and designs to choose from.
In addition to determining how much seating there is around your fire pit, the size of your fire pit will determine the size of the fire and its fire capacity. A fire that is too large for your fire pit can damage the steel of your fire pit, create excess floating embers that can lead to accidental fires, and cause guests to get too hot. A good and safe baseline for your fire pit is that when you purchase a 30-inch to 36-inch fire pit, a safe fire should be 18 – 24 inches in diameter.
Guide to Fire Pit Sizes and Fire Capacity
When you purchase a fire ring for your backyard, it is important to understand how to build a safe fire that will not damage the fire pit or be dangerous for you, your family, or your guests. Here is a closer look at general fire pit sizes and how big of a fire you should build:
- 24 Inch to 30 Inch Fire Pit – 2-3 Split Logs at a Time
- 30 Inch to 36 Inch Fire Pit – 4-6 Split Logs at a Time
- 40 Inches and Larger Fire Pit – Large Logs or Multiple Bundles of Wood
Guide to Fire Ring Sizes and Seating Capacity
Do you need to know what fire pit is the right size for your next family get together? Here is a closer look at available fire pit sizes at Fox River Fire Rings and how many people can sit around your fire ring:
- 30-Inch Diameter Circular Fire Pit – Seats 7 People
- 37-Inch Diameter Circle Fire Pit – Seats 8 People
- 48-Inch Diameter Circle Fire Pit – Seats 9 People
- 60-Inch Diameter Circle Fire Pit – Seats 10 People
- 30-Inch Square Fire Pit – Seats 8 People
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If you have just purchased a fire pit for your backyard or are planning to buy one this spring, you may have questions like — how big of a fire can my backyard fire pit hold or what size fire pit do I need for my backyard? We hope that his in-depth look at fire pit sizes and capacities by Fox River Fire Rings will answer your questions.
Contact Fox River Fire Rings today for more information on our custom fire pit designs!
