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How Many People Can Fit in a Barrel Sauna?

A standard barrel sauna kit can fit anywhere from 2 to 8 people; however, the exact capacity depends highly on the size of your sauna. 

Why Barrel Saunas Are Space-Efficient

Many homeowners choose barrel saunas over other outdoor cabin saunas because they are known for being space-efficient. The barrel shape maximizes the indoor capacity of the sauna while minimizing the external footprint. The rounded shape of this sauna requires a narrow base, leaving you with more square footage in your backyard. Since barrel saunas are long and wide in the middle, multiple sauna users can sit side by side comfortably without anyone’s legs getting in the way of each other.

What Are the Different Barrel Sauna Sizes?

At SaunaFin, our barrel sauna kits are pretty much all designed with a standard 7-foot diameter; however, they do vary in length. The longer your barrel sauna, the longer the benches and the larger the capacity. 

  • 6-Foot Length: This sauna can generally support two to four people comfortably and is ideal for sitting on the benches side-by-side.
  • 7-Foot Length: This sauna is a comfortable size for 3-4 people and is ideal for those who want to lie down on the benches. 
  • 8-Foot Length: This is the most spacious barrel sauna available. While it is generally able to support 5-6 people, it could potentially hold more depending on the size of the sauna users. 

If you are looking for a beautiful, space-efficient sauna for your backyard, a barrel sauna is your best bet. Build a quote online with SaunaFin today.