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8×10 Shed Material List

The 8×10 is the natural step up from an 8×8, and that extra two feet of depth makes a bigger difference than the numbers suggest. Eighty square feet is enough to store your gear and still keep a corner free to work in.

How much lumber for a 8×10 shed?

Here's a shopping-ready estimate for a standard 8×10 build — 8 ft walls, studs 16" on-centre, 3-stud corners, one door and a 4/12 gable roof — with a 10% waste factor already included.

2×4 boards

78

4×8 sheets

13

Roof area

84 sq ft

Wall & roof framing

  • 2×4 wall studs (8 ft)

    27 field studs (perimeter ÷ 16" spacing) + 12 corner studs (3-stud corners) + 4 for 1 door & 0 windows

    48 boards

  • 2×4 plates (12 ft)

    108 linear ft (bottom + double top plate) ÷ 12 ft

    10 boards

  • 2×4 roof rafters (8 ft)

    18 rafters (2 planes × rows at 16" spacing)

    20 boards

Sheet goods

  • Siding / wall sheathing (4×8)

    288 sq ft of wall ÷ 32 sq ft per sheet

    10 sheets

  • Roof sheathing (4×8)

    84 sq ft of roof ÷ 32 sq ft per sheet

    3 sheets

Roofing

  • Roof area

    footprint 80 sq ft × 1.054 slope factor

    84 sq ft

  • Shingle bundles (~3 / square)

    0.84 squares × 3 bundles

    3 bundles

How these numbers are worked out

  • Perimeter of 36 ft with studs at 16" on-centre.
  • 3-stud (California) corners at all 4 corners.
  • Openings framed explicitly: +4 studs per door, +6 per window (1 door, 0 windows).
  • Walls: one bottom plate + a double top plate (3 × perimeter of 2×4 stock).
  • Sheet goods are 4 ft × 8 ft (32 sq ft each).
  • Gable roof at 4/12 pitch → 1.054× the flat footprint.
  • Asphalt shingles at 3 bundles per 100 sq ft "square".
  • A 10% waste factor is added, then each quantity is rounded up.

Building a different spec?

Change the wall height, stud spacing, roof pitch, corners, doors, and windows — and copy or print the list — in the full calculator.

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What fits in a 8×10 shed

All-round storage with room for light hobby work.

  • A self-propelled mower plus a trimmer and blower
  • A narrow workbench or potting bench
  • Wall shelving down one long side
  • Bikes and seasonal bins

Tips for a 8×10 build

  • Run shelving along one 10-ft wall and keep the opposite side open for taller items.
  • Double doors on the 8-ft end make it much easier to get a mower in and out without a fight.

Questions

8×10 shed FAQ

Straight answers on materials, capacity, permits, and cost for a 8×10 shed.

How much lumber do I need for a 8×10 shed?
For a 8×10 shed with 8 ft walls, studs at 16 inches on-centre, 3-stud corners, one door and a 4/12 roof, this calculator estimates about 48 2×4 studs, 10 boards of 2×4 plate stock and 20 roof rafters, plus roughly 10 sheets of 4×8 siding, 3 sheets of roof sheathing and 3 bundles of shingles. Those figures already include a 10% waste allowance. Adjust the spacing, pitch or openings in the calculator to match your exact design.
What can you fit in a 8×10 shed?
A 8×10 shed gives you 80 square feet. It comfortably holds a self-propelled mower plus a trimmer and blower, a narrow workbench or potting bench, wall shelving down one long side, bikes and seasonal bins. All-round storage with room for light hobby work.
Do I need a permit for a 8×10 shed?
It depends on where you live. At 80 square feet, a 8×10 shed is large enough that many areas require a building permit, but the rules also consider height, foundation, and how close the shed sits to property lines. Always confirm with your local building department before you start — thresholds vary from one place to the next.
How much does a 8×10 shed cost to build?
The material cost depends on your siding, roofing, foundation, and finishes, and labour varies widely by region — so a single figure would be misleading. Use the material list here as your starting quantities, add local prices, and treat the total as a planning estimate rather than a fixed quote.

Compare other shed sizes

Material lists for more common footprints.

4×6

24 sq ft

8×8

64 sq ft

8×12

96 sq ft

10×10

100 sq ft

10×12

120 sq ft

10×16

160 sq ft

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