60×120 Metal Building
7,200 sq ft 12 to 16 ft eave
A 60×120 metal building gives you 7,200 square feet of clear-span, column-free space, enough room for a working shop, a multi-bay equipment and fleet building, a small warehouse, or a light commercial space under one roof. As a US manufacturer, Universal Steel of America engineers, fabricates and ships every 60×120 building to your local snow, wind and seismic code, so the structure is sized for your site rather than pulled off a shelf.
At 120 feet long and a full 60 feet wide, this is a commercial-scale footprint with the depth to run vehicles or production lines end to end. We ship across the US and, internationally, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South America and Africa from the plant closest to your site, and professional erection is available as an optional service if you would rather not build it yourself.
- Dimensions
- 60 ft wide x 120 ft long
- Floor area
- 7200 sq ft
- Clear span
- 60 ft column-free
- Typical eave height
- 12 to 16 ft
- Frame
- engineered red-iron (PEMB) primary framing
- 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 60×120 Metal Building
Workshop and commercial shop
The 60 ft clear span and 7,200 sq ft floor make this a serious working shop with room for benches, lifts, storage and an office or mezzanine. The 120 ft length supports drive-through bays for trucks, trailers and large equipment. It is one of the most popular uses for this size.
Steel shop buildingsMulti-bay garage
With column-free width across 60 feet, a 60x120 works as a large multi-bay garage for trucks, trailers, RVs and a fleet of vehicles. Several oversized overhead doors fit along the 120 ft sidewall for easy in-and-out access. It suits both business fleets and large private collections.
Metal garagesAuto and truck repair
The long 120 ft footprint and clear span give a repair operation room for multiple service bays, lifts and a parts area without interior columns. Higher eave heights handle lifts and tall service vehicles. The shell is engineered to commercial loads and code.
Shop and repair buildingsSmall warehouse and distribution
At 7,200 sq ft with a 60 ft clear span, this size makes an efficient small warehouse or distribution space, with the 120 ft length giving depth for racking, staging and dock access. Clear-span framing means no columns to work around when laying out aisles. We engineer the frame for your loading and storage loads.
Metal warehouse buildingsAgricultural and equipment storage
Farms and ranches use a 60x120 for equipment storage, hay, and shelter for large machinery and implements. The full 60 ft width clears combines, sprayers and trucks, and the length lets you store a whole equipment line under one roof. Open or enclosed layouts are both straightforward.
Agricultural steel buildingsRV and boat storage
The tall-eave option and long clear-span interior suit RV, boat and oversized vehicle storage, whether for a private fleet or a paid storage operation. Large overhead doors along the 120 ft wall make pulling big rigs in and out simple. Insulation and ventilation can be added to protect what you store.
RV and boat storage buildingsWhat a 60×120 steel building is built for
The 7,200 square foot floor plate and 60 ft clear span make this size a workhorse for contractors, fleets and growing businesses. Common builds include full-service workshops, multi-bay garages, truck and equipment repair shops, fleet and farm equipment storage, RV and boat storage, and small warehouse or distribution space. The 120 ft length gives you room for drive-through bays, a parts mezzanine, or a production run without interior columns getting in the way.
Engineered to code, finished your way
Every 60×120 building is engineered red-iron (PEMB) framing, not light-gauge carport tubing, with PBR steel panels and a baked-on finish backed by a 25 to 40 year finish warranty. You choose eave height, door and window openings, insulation, and wall and roof color, and we engineer the frame to the loads where you build. That lets the same footprint serve a heated commercial shop, a cold-tolerant storage barn, or an open equipment shed.
Adding living quarters
If your plan pairs workspace with living space, a 60×120 has the floor area for a shop with an apartment, office or living quarters. That barndominium-style layout is something we build, though it is a secondary use for a building this size. See our barndominium page for how living quarters are designed and engineered into a steel shell.
60×120 Metal Building questions
How much does a 60x120 metal building cost?
Industry-typical pricing runs about $15 to $20 per square foot for a bare engineered shell, or roughly $108,000 to $150,000 for a 60x120, and about $25 to $35 per square foot for a well-equipped commercial build. A finished turnkey building with foundation, erection and finishes commonly lands between $180,000 and $300,000. These are estimates, not a Universal Steel quote; your price depends on spec, loads, finish and site.
How many square feet is a 60x120 metal building?
A 60x120 metal building is 7,200 square feet (60 feet wide by 120 feet long). The full width is clear span and column-free, so all 7,200 square feet is usable open floor area for shops, storage, warehousing or commercial use.
Is it cheaper to build a pole barn or buy a metal building?
A pole barn can have a lower upfront material cost, but an engineered steel building usually wins on long-term value at this size. Steel gives you a true 60 ft clear span, a frame engineered to local snow and wind code, lower maintenance, and a 25 to 40 year finish warranty. For a 7,200 sq ft commercial-scale building, that durability and column-free space often outweigh the initial price difference.
How much does a foundation cost for a 60x120 building?
A concrete slab for a 7,200 sq ft building typically runs from about $36,000 to $65,000 or more, depending on slab thickness, soil preparation, reinforcement and local labor rates. Heavier slabs rated for trucks or heavy equipment cost more. Foundation work is handled by a local contractor and is separate from the building itself.
What is the typical eave height for a 60x120 metal building?
Most 60x120 buildings use an eave height of 12 to 16 feet, which suits shops, garages and storage. Taller eaves of 18 to 20 feet or more are common when you need overhead clearance for lifts, RVs, racking or large equipment. We engineer the frame to whatever eave height your use requires.
Can a 60x120 metal building be used as a barndominium?
Yes. With 7,200 square feet, a 60x120 has ample room for a shop or storage area combined with living quarters, an office or an apartment. Living quarters are engineered into the steel shell during design. For a building this size the workspace is usually the primary use, so see our barndominium page for how the living space is planned.
Get your 60x120 estimate
We engineer and ship from the closest plant, across the US and internationally. Tell us your site and use.