For a tall steel bed in one size
Best Choice 6 × 3 × 2 ft Metal Raised Bed
A powder-coated steel bed 72 × 36 inches and 24 inches tall, with no bottom panel. The maker states 36 cubic feet, or 269 gallons, of soil.
- Inside
- Measure after assembly
- Planting depth
- 24 in
- Listed capacity
- 36 ft³
- Outside footprint
- 72 × 36 in
For a tall steel bed in one size
The 24-inch walls hold 36 cubic feet when full. You do not have to fill all 24 inches; choose your fill depth first.
- Style
- Open-bottom bed
- Material
- Powder-coated steel
- Warranty
- None stated on the maker’s page
- Bottom
- Open to the ground
Choose the size or layout
Use the widest outside footprint to plan paths. For a soil order, measure between the inside walls after assembly and choose your filled depth; advertised dimensions can be rounded. Rectangular sizes below read length × width × height.
Scroll across the table to compare all measurements and plan a size.
| Size / arrangement | Advertised dimensions | Documented outside footprint | Inside dimensions | Planting depth | Listed capacity | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 3 ft, 24 in tall | 72 × 36 × 24 in | 72 × 36 inSize source | Measure after assembly | 24 in | 36 ft³ | Plan this size: 6 × 3 ft, 24 in tall |
Notes on these sizes
- 6 × 3 ft, 24 in tall: The maker also states 269 gallons.
Where the maker’s figures disagree
- One of the colour options is named Galvanized, while the specification lists powder-coated steel.
Measure the inside of the assembled bed before ordering soil.
Prepare and assemble this bed
Compare the material, bottom and care choices if you are still deciding between families. Follow the site preparation and liner checklist for the supporting surface.
- Choose the exact configuration and lay out its parts. Check the required tools in the selected kit instructions.
- Prepare a stable, level position and confirm the outside footprint with working paths.
- Check corners, fasteners, protective edging and any layout-specific braces against the kit instructions before adding fill.
- Measure the finished inside and outside separately, then update your plan. Preserve the maker’s fill restrictions.
Mark the outside footprint on the ground before assembly, including any legs or protruding corners. Leave a route for carrying bags, reaching the plants and maintaining nearby beds.
This bed is open to the ground. Check the soil and drainage where it will sit before adding fill. Its wall height is not a prescription for how deep the growing mix should be.