80×120 Metal Building
9,600 sq ft 12 to 20 ft eave
An 80×120 metal building gives you 9,600 square feet of clear-span, column-free space, an industrial-scale footprint engineered for warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing, and large commercial operations. As a US manufacturer, Universal Steel of America engineers every 80×120 to your local snow, wind, and seismic code, fabricates the primary frame and panels in our own plants, and ships the package across the US and internationally.
At 80 feet of clear width and 120 feet of depth, this size carries one of the most versatile large-building footprints we build. The 80 foot column-free span keeps the entire floor open for racking rows, forklift aisles, drive-through bays, or wide-clearance equipment, and the 120 foot depth gives you room for staging, production lines, or multiple truck doors along one wall. Erection is available as an optional professional service.
- Dimensions
- 80 ft wide x 120 ft long
- Floor area
- 9600 sq ft
- Clear span
- 80 ft column-free
- Typical eave height
- 12 to 20 ft
- Frame
- pre-engineered red-iron steel (PEMB)
- Panels
- 26 gauge 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 80×120 Metal Building
Warehouse and storage
The 80 foot clear span and 120 foot depth make 9,600 square feet a true warehouse footprint, with room for pallet racking rows, forklift aisles, and four 53 foot trailer bays end to end. No interior columns means you lay out storage and traffic lanes however throughput demands. High eave heights unlock vertical racking and added pallet positions.
Metal warehouse buildingsDistribution and logistics
This size is a common choice for small distribution and cross-dock operations, where the long 120 foot wall can carry a line of dock and drive-in doors. The column-free floor keeps staging, sortation, and loading flows unobstructed. We engineer the frame to support the door openings and any future mezzanine office.
Distribution center buildingsLight manufacturing and industrial
At 9,600 square feet of open floor, an 80x120 hosts production lines, assembly areas, and heavy equipment without columns breaking up the workflow. Higher eave options leave headroom for overhead cranes, ductwork, and material handling. Every frame is engineered to the loads your machinery and region require.
Industrial steel buildingsLarge commercial and shop space
Contractors, fleet operators, and large retail or service businesses use this footprint for a combined shop, showroom, and office. The width supports drive-through bays and tall overhead doors, while the depth leaves room to wall off finished space at one end. We can lay out the divided plan during design.
Commercial steel buildingsAircraft hangar
With 80 feet of clear width and 120 feet of depth, this size hangars light and mid-size aircraft, with room for maintenance space behind the aircraft. The clear span suits a full-width hydraulic or bi-fold hangar door. We engineer the door header and frame for the opening your wingspan needs.
Airplane hangarsWhat an 80×120 footprint is built for
The defining feature of this size is the 80 foot clear span paired with 120 feet of depth, which makes it a genuine logistics and production footprint rather than a workshop. The open floor accepts pallet racking, forklift traffic lanes, or a row of dock and drive-in doors, and the depth comfortably absorbs four 53 foot trailer bays end to end. Warehouse, distribution, and light manufacturing users gravitate to 9,600 square feet because it scales to real throughput without interior columns getting in the way.
Large commercial, agricultural, and specialty uses
Beyond pure warehousing, an 80×120 suits large commercial shops, agricultural equipment and hay storage, gymnasiums and indoor courts, and light aircraft hangars where the width and depth fit the wingspan. Eave height is where this footprint earns its flexibility: 12 to 16 feet works for most commercial and ag use, while 18 to 20 feet opens up high-bay racking, hangar door clearance, or a future mezzanine.
Adding living quarters or an office build-out
If your plan pairs work space with finished space, an 80×120 leaves ample room to frame in an office, breakroom, or apartment-style quarters along one end while keeping the bulk of the floor open. For a building designed primarily around living space and a shop, see our barndominium buildings. For a pure office-and-shop split, our commercial and shop teams can lay out the divided plan during design.
80×120 Metal Building questions
How much does an 80x120 steel building cost?
An 80x120 steel building shell typically runs about $95,000 to $175,000, or roughly $10 to $18 per square foot, depending on eave height, snow and wind loads, and finish. A fully finished turnkey project, including foundation, erection, and build-out, commonly lands between $230,000 and $410,000. These are industry-typical estimates, not a Universal Steel quote; request a quote for pricing built to your exact spec and site.
How much does it cost to build a 60x100 metal building?
A 60x100 metal building covers 6,000 square feet, smaller than an 80x120, so it costs less. The shell typically runs about $55,000 to $110,000, while a finished turnkey 60x100 commonly lands around $150,000 to $250,000 once foundation, erection, and finishes are added. Stepping up to an 80x120 adds 3,600 square feet of clear-span floor for a higher but proportional cost.
What is the average cost of a 40x80 metal building?
A 40x80 metal building covers 3,200 square feet and is a workshop or garage scale rather than a warehouse. The shell typically runs about $20,000 to $45,000, with a finished turnkey 40x80 often between $55,000 and $110,000. An 80x120 is three times the floor area and is engineered for warehouse, distribution, and industrial use instead.
How much does an 80x100 concrete slab cost?
An 80x100 slab covers 8,000 square feet. At roughly $4 to $8 per square foot, that puts a slab in the range of about $32,000 to $64,000, depending on thickness, soil, and reinforcement. The 9,600 square foot slab under an 80x120 building runs a bit higher; we recommend a slab and footing design engineered to your frame and local code.
Is an 80x120 steel building better than a pole barn?
For a span this wide, a pre-engineered steel building is the stronger choice. The 80 foot clear span is delivered with red-iron framing engineered to code, giving you a column-free floor that a post-frame pole barn struggles to match at this width without interior posts. Steel also carries a 25 to 40 year finish warranty on the paint system and resists fire, rot, and pests better than wood framing.
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We engineer and ship from the closest plant, across the US and internationally. Tell us your site and use.