Tarp Size report

A Red Tarpaulin Tarpaulin is a high-strength, waterproof material with good toughness and softness. It is often used as a canvas, polyester with a polyurethane coating, or made of polyethylene plastic. Tarpaulins usually have sturdy grommets at the corners or edges for easy lashing, hanging, or covering.

If you crave a deep connection with the wilderness, there is nothing more intimate than sleeping under a square or rectangular tarp. The tarp has the characteristics of waterproof and fireproof and also has good mobility. In this way, the tarp tent can be used as a mobile warehouse and a mobile house.

A tarp effectively protects against the elements because it features a large, uninterrupted stretch of high-quality material. And tarp manufacturers can produce products with different functions, colors, thicknesses, and shapes according to user needs. This post introduces some common tarp sizes you can find on the market.

Tarp Size Guide

There are many different scenarios where you might want to use a tarp in daily life, whether when camping or covering and protecting equipment in the yard. Not every tarp is made alike. Each type of tarp offers a wide array of materials and sizes. What materials, sizes, and features that a tarp offers are usually determined by what uses the tarp are designed for. Specific jobs require tarps with certain dimensions or width to length ratios.

Flat tarps with 90-degree corners and square or rectangular are the best if you intend to build a shelter because they can be folded into many different shapes. Size should never be a limiting factor, especially where tarps and canopies are concerned. If you know the size you need, it will be easy to find the right individual tarp that provides the protection and durability you need. All you have to do is find tarp sizes below, then look at all the options available.

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Common Tarp Size Chart

Tarps come in various sizes and shapes, and some manufacturers also offer sizes that are commonly needed for certain types of jobs. We have listed the most popular dimensions below.

Size (m)	Size (ft.)
1.2 x 1.8 m	4 x 6 ft.
1.2 x 2.4 m	4 x 8 ft.
1.2 x 3.6 m	4 x 12 ft.
1.5 x 2.1 m	5 x 7 ft.
1.5 x 2.5 m	5 x 8 ft.
1.8 x 1.8 m	6 x 6 ft.
1.8 x 2.4 m	6 x 8 ft.
1.8 x 3 m	6 x 10 ft.
1.8 x 3.6 m	6 x 12 ft.
1.8 x 4.5 m	6 x 15 ft.
2 x 2 m	7 x 7 ft.
2 x 2.5 m	7 x 8 ft.
2 x 3 m	7 x 10 ft.
2 x 4 m	7 x 13 ft.
2 x 6 m	7 x 20 ft.
2.4 x 3 m	8 x 10 ft.
2.4 x 6 m	8 x 20 ft.
2.7 x 3.6 m	9 x 12 ft.
2.7 x 4.5 m	9 x 15 ft.
3 x 3 m	10 x 10 ft.
3 x 3.6 m	10 x 12 ft.
3 x 4 m	10 x 13 ft.
3 x 4.5 m	10 x 15 ft.
3 x 5 m	10 x 16 ft.
3.5 x 3.5 m	12 x 12 ft.
3.5 x 5.5 m	12 x 18 ft.
3.5 x 6 m	12 x 20 ft.
3.5 x 15 m	12 x 48 ft.
4 x 4 m	13 x 13 ft.
4 x 6 m	13 x 20 ft.
4 x 10 m	13 x 33 ft.
4 x 25 m	13 x 82 ft.
4.5 x 6 m	15 x 20 ft.
4.5 x 9 m	15 x 29 ft.
5 x 5 m	16 x 16 ft.
5 x 7.5 m	16 x 24 ft.
5 x 9 m	16 x 30 ft.
5 x 11 m	16 x 36 ft.
5 x 20 m	16 x 65 ft.
5.5 x 7 m	18 x 23 ft.
5.5 x 9 m	18 x 30 ft.
6 x 6 m	20 x 20 ft.
6 x 9 m	20 x 30 ft.
6 x 11 m	20 x 36 ft.
6 x 12 m	20 x 40 ft.
7 x 11 m	24 x 26 ft.
9 x 9 m	30 x 30 ft.
10 x 10 m	33 x 33 ft.
10 x 14 m	33 x 46 ft.
11 x 13 m	36 x 43 ft.
12 x 12 m	39 x 39 ft.
12 x 15 m	39 x 48 ft.
12 x 20 m	39 x 65 ft.
12 x 25 m	39 x 80 ft.
13 x 15 m	42 x 49 ft.
13 x 17 m	42 x 55 ft.
15 x 15 m	48 x 48 ft.
15 x 18 m	48 x 59 ft.
18 x 24 m	59 x 79 ft.
18 x 33 m	59 x 108 ft.
22 x 25 m	72 x 82 ft.

Conclusion

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Large-scale projects need large tarps; small-scale projects need smaller tarps. The average solo camper will need a tarp of a minimum of 6 by 8 feet. If you want some additional shelter when you step outside your tent, then an 8 x 10 feet tarp is a good idea. A tarp 1' larger than your tent would be a good fit. Once you have narrowed down the size you need, have an endless number of options to determine your search, including fabric material, weave, color, and thickness.