Choosing the right yurt size depends on how you plan to use the space. Smaller yurts are easier to place and manage, while larger yurts give more room for furniture, guests or group use.
The figures below compare the approximate diameter, height, floor area, seating capacity and simple sleeping capacity for each size we make.
Size is separate from specification. Most sizes can be made as canvas-only yurts or insulated yurts, depending on how you plan to use the space.
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| Diameter | Yurt Height | Wall Height | Floor Area | Approx. Seats | Approx. Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 feet (305 cm) | 244 cm | 130 cm | 7 m2 | 6 | 2 |
| 12 feet (365 cm) | 244 cm | 130 cm | 11 m2 | 10 | 4 |
| 14 feet (426 cm) | 244 cm | 130 cm | 14 m2 | 15 | 4 |
| 15 feet (457 cm) | 275 cm | 155 cm | 16.5 m2 | 16 | 5 |
| 16 feet (488 cm) | 280 cm | 155 cm | 19 m2 | 18 | 5 |
| 18 feet (548 cm) | 290 cm | 155 cm | 24 m2 | 22 | 6 |
| 20 feet (610 cm) | 296 cm | 155 cm | 29 m2 | 38 | 7 |
| 21 feet (640 cm) | 305 cm | 155 cm | 32 m2 | 45 | 7 |
| 22 feet (671 cm) | 315 cm | 155 cm | 36 m2 | 50 | 8 |
| 24 feet (732 cm) | 315 cm | 155 cm | 42 m2 | 60 | 10 |
| 25 feet (762 cm) | 326 cm | 155 cm | 46 m2 | 70 | 11 |
Seating and sleeping figures are approximate and depend on the internal layout, furniture and intended use.
These sizes give a useful cross-section of the range, from our smallest practical yurt to one of our largest regular sizes.
The 10 foot yurt is our smallest practical size. It works well as a compact guest space, meditation room, garden retreat or seasonal shelter.
This is the size of the yurt, not the specification. A 10 foot yurt can be made as a canvas-only yurt or as an insulated yurt, depending on how you plan to use it.
Sleeps: One to two
Seats: Six
The 15 foot yurt gives noticeably more room than the smaller sizes while remaining easy to place and manage.
It works well as a guest room, garden room, small studio, retreat space or seasonal accommodation where you want the yurt to feel like a proper room without moving into the larger living and group-use sizes.
Sleeps: Four to five
Seats: Sixteen
The 18 foot yurt is one of the most useful all-round sizes. It works well for guest accommodation, studios, therapy rooms, retreats and comfortable seasonal living.
It is large enough to feel generous while remaining easier to place and manage than the biggest yurts.
Sleeps: Four to six
Seats: Twenty-two
The 21 foot yurt gives a generous interior for living, studio, classroom or retreat use without moving into the very largest sizes.
It is also well suited to yoga spaces, therapy rooms, guest accommodation and small group work.
Sleeps: Seven
Seats: Forty-five
The 24 foot yurt is one of the largest sizes in our regular range. It works well for spacious living, group use, yoga, retreats, classrooms, glamping or generous guest accommodation.
It gives an open and flexible interior with room for furniture, activity areas or larger groups.
Sleeps: Ten
Seats: Sixty
The table is useful, but it is also worth marking out the size you are considering.
Use string, chalk, sawdust, stones or anything simple on the ground to get a practical sense of the footprint.
Allow for access, steps, decking, door openings and enough working space around the outside of the yurt.
The diagram below shows the relative yurt sizes, with a single bed, double bed and yoga mat for reference.
If you are not sure which size is right, tell us how you plan to use the yurt, where it will be installed and whether you are considering a canvas-only yurt, an insulated yurt or a Glass Wall yurt.
We can help you think through the practical options and choose a size that fits the use, the site and your budget.