100×200 Metal Building
20,000 sq ft 14 to 20 ft eave
A 100×200 metal building delivers 20,000 square feet of column-free floor space, the kind of footprint large operations rely on for warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing and big commercial builds. The 100 ft clear span runs the full width with no interior columns, so you can lay out racking, production lines, vehicle bays or open assembly area exactly the way the work flows.
Universal Steel of America is a US manufacturer, not a kit reseller. We engineer every 100×200 building to your local snow, wind and seismic code, fabricate the primary red-iron frame and secondary steel in our plants, and ship from the plant closest to your site across the US and, internationally, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South America and Africa. Professional erection is available as an optional service when you want us to manage the build, or you can have your own contractor stand it up.
- Dimensions
- 100 ft wide x 200 ft long
- Floor area
- 20000 sq ft
- Clear span
- 100 ft column-free
- Typical eave height
- 14 to 20 ft
- Frame
- pre-engineered red-iron (PEMB) primary steel
- Panels
- 26-gauge PBR steel roof and wall panels
- Loads
- engineered to local snow, wind and seismic code
- Finish warranty
- 25 to 40 year paint and coating warranty
- Delivery
- shipped from the closest plant to your site
- Erection
- optional professional service
Popular uses for a 100×200 Metal Building
Warehouse and storage
The 20,000 sq ft clear-span floor is built for warehousing, with the full 100 ft width open for wide aisles and high-bay racking. Eave heights up to 20 ft add vertical cube for taller storage systems. This is one of the most common uses at this size.
Metal warehouse buildingsDistribution center
At 200 ft long, a 100x200 building has the wall length for a row of dock doors and a deep staging floor behind them. The column-free interior keeps forklift and pallet-jack routes clear from receiving to dispatch. It suits regional distribution and cross-dock operations.
Distribution center buildingsLight manufacturing and industrial
The clear span and 14 to 20 ft eave option give manufacturers room for production lines, overhead cranes and assembly bays under one roof. We engineer the frame for crane loads and equipment where the layout calls for it. This size fits fabrication shops and production facilities.
Industrial steel buildingsLarge commercial and retail
Twenty thousand square feet supports big-box retail, a strip-mall shell, a fitness center or a multi-tenant commercial space. The open frame lets you partition the interior to suit tenants or departments. Storefront openings and glazing are configured to your design.
Commercial steel buildingsCold storage
Insulated and fitted with refrigeration, a 100x200 shell works as cold or freezer storage with a continuous column-free floor for racking and pallet movement. We build the envelope tight and engineer it for the added equipment and insulation. The size suits food, agricultural and distribution cold chains.
Cold storage buildingsAircraft hangar
The 100 ft clear width and 200 ft length give wingspan and depth for multiple light aircraft or a larger single aircraft. We frame the building for a wide hangar-door opening across the end wall. Eave height is set to the tail clearance your aircraft need.
Airplane hangars20,000 square feet, engineered around how you use it
At 100 ft wide and 200 ft long, this size sits squarely in the commercial and industrial class. The clear span keeps the whole 20,000 sq ft open, which is what makes it work for warehouse storage with wide aisles, a distribution floor with dock doors down one wall, or a manufacturing bay long enough for a full production run. Eave heights of 14 to 20 ft give you the vertical room for high-bay racking, overhead cranes or mezzanines.
One shell, many configurations
The same 100×200 frame adapts to very different jobs. Add a row of large framed openings and it becomes a fleet or equipment shop; insulate it and add cooling and it serves as cold storage; partition the interior and it works as self-storage or a multi-tenant commercial space. The 200 ft length and 100 ft width also suit recreational and equestrian uses such as a gymnasium, indoor sports court or covered riding arena where clear width matters.
Living quarters and shop-with-residence builds
If your plan includes living space alongside the working area, a 100×200 footprint leaves plenty of room for a barndominium layout with the residence at one end and shop or storage in the rest. We treat this as a secondary use, not the lead, and route detailed living-quarters planning to our barndominium buildings page. Note that fully residential steel homes are outside what we build.
100×200 Metal Building questions
How much does a 100x200 steel building cost?
A 100x200 steel building shell is commonly $180,000 to $300,000 (about $9 to $15 per square foot), and roughly $400,000 to $700,000 turnkey once foundation, erection and finishes are included. The exact figure depends on eave height, snow and wind loads, insulation, openings and your site. These are industry-typical estimates, not a Universal Steel quote.
How many square feet is a 100x200 steel building?
A 100x200 steel building is 20,000 square feet. Because it is built as a clear-span frame, all 20,000 sq ft is column-free, usable floor area with no interior support posts to work around.
What can you use a 100x200 metal building for?
A 100x200 metal building is large enough for warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing, big commercial and retail space, cold storage, self-storage, aircraft hangars and indoor sports or equestrian arenas. The 20,000 sq ft clear-span floor adapts to most large-footprint commercial and industrial uses.
What is the typical eave height for a 100x200 building?
Eave heights for a 100x200 building typically run from 14 to 20 ft. Taller eaves suit high-bay racking, overhead cranes and mezzanines, while lower eaves keep cost down for general storage. We engineer the height you specify to your local code.
Is a 100x200 steel building cheaper than a pole barn this size?
A pole barn can have a lower upfront material cost, but a 100x200 pre-engineered steel building gives you a true 100 ft clear span with no interior posts, a longer service life and a frame engineered to local snow, wind and seismic code. For a 20,000 sq ft commercial or industrial use, the column-free steel frame usually delivers more usable space and durability for the money.
Does Universal Steel deliver and erect a 100x200 building?
Yes. We engineer your 100x200 building and ship it from the plant closest to your site anywhere in the US and internationally across the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South America and Africa. Professional erection is available as an optional service, or your own contractor can erect the building from our engineered package.
Get your 100x200 estimate
We engineer and ship from the closest plant, across the US and internationally. Tell us your site and use.