Free Picnic Table Plans
The classic A-frame picnic table with attached benches — sized and costed for you.
- $116est. materials
- Beginnerdifficulty
- 15parts
- 3tools
Everyone knows this table: the A-frame legs, the attached bench seats, the slatted top. It looks complicated but it’s mostly repeat cuts, and the cut list below breaks every one of them out for you from the 3D model.
Because it lives outside, the shopping list prices it in pressure-treated lumber and includes the exterior fasteners it needs. Resize the top, widen the benches, or change the angle in the editor and the whole plan keeps up.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 2×6 10' PT | 8 | $91.84 |
| Carriage Bolt (bolt + nut + washer) | 8 | $12.80 |
| Deck Screw (1 lb box (~90)) | 1 | $11 |
| Estimated total | $116 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7× | 2×6 PT | 6' |
| 2× | 2×6 PT | 4' 7.2" |
| 4× | 2×6 PT | 2' 5.69" |
| 2× | 2×6 PT | 2' 2.4" |
Tools you’ll need
- Circular saw (or hand saw)
- Drill/driver
- Wrench or socket set
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a standard picnic table?
Around 6 feet long and 5 feet wide including the benches. That’s the default here — change it in the editor and the cut list follows.
What lumber do you use for a picnic table?
Pressure-treated 2x lumber for anything touching weather. This plan prices it that way, and lists the exterior-rated fasteners it needs.
How much does it cost to build a picnic table?
See the estimate below. It includes lumber and hardware — set your local prices in the app to dial it in.