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Garage Workbenches: Size, Height, Storage, and Capacity

A workbench takes the most floor space of anything in a garage, so size it to the work you actually do. Start with the size and height guide, then compare benches.

Start here: plan before you buy

GuideGarage Workbench Size and Height Guide: Length, Depth, and Working HeightHow to size a garage workbench: working height by task and body height, 24 vs 30-inch depth, length by project type, and the floor clearance to leave around it.

Buying guides

Buying guideBest Garage Workbench: Heavy-Duty, With Storage, and Folding OptionsGarage workbenches compared by top size, rated load, adjustable height, drawers and pegboard, power outlets, and footprint, including folding benches for one-car garages.