50×100 Metal Building
5,000 sq ft 12 to 16 ft eave
A 50×100 metal building gives you 5,000 square feet of clear span, column-free space, the classic footprint for a small warehouse, a multi-bay contractor shop, or a light commercial unit. As a US manufacturer, Universal Steel of America engineers every 50×100 to your local snow, wind, and seismic code, fabricates the red-iron frame in our plants, and ships it to your site ready to assemble.
The 50-foot clear width carries roof loads without interior posts, so the full 5,000 square feet stays open for racking, work bays, vehicles, or production lines. We have plants in every region of the United States and ship from the closest plant to your site, with delivery across the US and, internationally, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South America and Africa. Erection is available as an optional professional service, or your own crew can build from our engineered structural stamped drawings.
- Dimensions
- 50 ft wide x 100 ft long
- Floor area
- 5000 sq ft
- Clear span
- 50 ft column-free
- Typical eave height
- 12 to 16 ft, taller available
- Frame
- engineered red-iron (PEMB) primary frame
- Panels
- 26-gauge steel roof and wall panels
- Loads
- engineered to local snow, wind, and seismic code
- Finish
- 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 50×100 Metal Building
Small warehouse and storage
The 50-foot clear span keeps all 5,000 square feet open for pallet racking, bulk storage, and forklift aisles. A 12 to 16 ft eave suits stacked inventory and standard dock or roll-up doors. It is a practical footprint for a small warehouse or regional storage operation.
Metal warehouse buildingsWorkshop and contractor shop
At 100 feet deep, this size fits several work bays, a tool crib, and room to move materials end to end. Trade and contractor crews use it for fabrication, staging, and indoor equipment work. Add a small office or mezzanine without giving up floor space.
Steel shop buildingsMulti-bay garage and fleet storage
Five thousand column-free square feet hold multiple vehicles, a service area, and parts storage under one roof. Position overhead doors along the 100-foot wall for a drive-through or multi-bay garage layout. Taller eaves clear lifts and larger trucks.
Metal garagesAuto repair and service shop
The 50-foot width gives enough depth for lift bays plus a drive aisle, which is why this size works well for an auto repair or service shop. Engineer the eave height up front so post-mounted lifts and tall service vehicles fit. Insulation and walk doors finish it for daily use.
Commercial steel buildingsRV, boat, and vehicle storage
A 100-foot length stores long RVs, boats, and trailers in a single run, and the clear span means no posts in the way when parking. Tall roll-up doors and raised eaves accommodate big rigs and fifth wheels. The same shell doubles as covered storage for a mixed fleet.
RV and boat storage buildingsAgricultural and equipment building
Farms use 5,000 square feet for machinery, hay, inputs, and equipment under cover, with the open span letting large implements turn inside. Wide door openings let combines and tractors pass through. It works as a general-purpose ag or equipment building engineered to your wind and snow loads.
Agricultural steel buildingsWhat a 50×100 steel building is built for
At 5,000 square feet with a 50-foot column-free span, this size sits right where storage turns into operations. It is large enough for a small distribution or warehouse footprint, deep enough for several drive-through work bays, and wide enough for an auto repair shop or equipment building. A 12 to 16 ft eave clears most overhead doors, lifts, and stacked inventory, and taller eaves are available where you need them.
From open shell to finished commercial space
The same 50×100 shell adapts to very different jobs. Outfit it with overhead and walk-in doors for a workshop or fleet garage, add insulation and an office build-out for retail or light commercial use, or leave it open for hay, machinery, and agricultural storage. Because the frame is engineered to order, door placement, wall openings, and bracing are set for your layout rather than a fixed catalog plan.
Living quarters and barndominium use
Some owners finish part of a 50×100 as living quarters or a barndominium with a shop alongside. We supply the engineered steel shell for that, and our barndominium buildings page covers how the living-space side works. Full residential steel homes are outside what we supply, so the shop-with-quarters or workshop use is the better fit at this size.
50×100 Metal Building questions
How much does a 50x100 metal building cost?
Industry-typical pricing puts a 50x100 engineered steel kit at roughly $55,000 to $85,000, or about $11 to $17 per square foot for the shell. A finished turnkey project usually runs $125,000 to $230,000 once foundation, erection, insulation, and doors are added. The final figure depends on eave height, local snow and wind loads, and finishes, so these are estimates rather than a Universal Steel quote.
How much does a 50x100 concrete slab cost?
A 50x100 concrete slab covers 5,000 square feet and typically costs about $25,000 to $45,000, based on roughly $5 to $9 per square foot for a 4 to 6 inch slab. Thickness, rebar, site grading, and local concrete prices move that range. The foundation is a separate site cost from the steel building itself.
How much does a 50x100 barndominium cost?
A 50x100 barndominium costs more than a bare shell because it adds interior framing, plumbing, electrical, and finishes to the living area. The engineered steel shell follows the kit and erection figures above, then interior build-out is added on top per square foot of finished space. Universal Steel engineers the steel shell; see our barndominium buildings page for how the living quarters are handled.
How many square feet is a 50x100 metal building?
A 50x100 metal building is 5,000 square feet of floor area, measured 50 feet wide by 100 feet long. With a 50-foot clear span, all 5,000 square feet are column-free and usable. That makes it a common choice for small warehouses, shops, and multi-bay garages.
Is a 50x100 steel building clear span?
Yes. Universal Steel engineers the 50x100 as a clear span, so the 50-foot width carries the roof with no interior columns. The full 5,000 square feet stay open for racking, vehicles, work bays, or equipment. Primary-frame design and bracing are sized to your local loads.
Get your 50x100 estimate
We engineer and ship from the closest plant, across the US and internationally. Tell us your site and use.