Circle Fire Pit Dimensions

Our fire pit kit is comprised of blocks and a metal ring insert.

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. 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. Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks.

To adjust the size of the circle you may need to cut a block. Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall. While larger fire pits suited for entertaining groups can be up to 6 feet wide. How to build a fire pit 1. Width smaller more intimate fire pits are around 3 feet wide.

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. 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. 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. Fire pits are designed fixtures meant to contain a controlled fire and prevent it from spreading.

Fire pits vary greatly from rudimentary pits dug into the earth to ornamental gas burning structures made of stone brick and metal.