Standard carport dimensions
| Carport | Width × depth | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3m × 6m | 1 car / bakkie |
| Double (side-by-side) | 6m × 6m | 2 cars |
| Double (tandem) | 3m × 12m | 2 cars in line |
| Triple | 9m × 6m | 3 cars / boat bay |
| Four-bay | 12m × 6m | 4 vehicles |
Size your carport
Width, depth and height rules of thumb
Allow 3 m of width per car for comfortable door-opening, 2.5 m at an absolute minimum. Keep 6 m of depth so a car sits fully under cover with the boot up; a bakkie or a long SUV wants 6.5 m. For height, measure your tallest vehicle and add 300 mm — a standard 2.1 m beam clears a sedan, while a 4x4, a bakkie with a canopy or a roof box needs 2.4–2.7 m. These dimensions feed straight into the carport prices, and the roof style that fits the size is in carport designs.
Common questions
What is the standard size of a double carport?
A standard double carport is 6m × 6m for two cars side by side. Where the driveway is narrow, a tandem double of 3m × 12m covers two cars in line. Both are 6 m deep to clear a parked car with the boot open.
What height should a carport be for a bakkie or 4x4?
A carport for a bakkie with a canopy or a 4x4 needs a beam height of 2.4–2.7 m, against 2.1 m for a sedan. Measure your tallest vehicle and add 300 mm of clearance.
How much width does each car need under a carport?
Allow 3 m of width per car for comfortable door-opening, or 2.5 m at an absolute minimum. So a double carport is 6 m wide and a triple 9 m wide.