Raised Garden Bed Plans: 4x2 ft From 2x6 Boards

A 4x2 ft ground-level raised bed from 2x6 boards. The plan is a printable PDF, US units first, in 4 sizes: Small, Standard, Tall and Large.

$6.99planned price

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Raised Planter Box: drawing generated from the plan
A drawing generated from the plan, not a photo.

What is included

  • A printable PDF plan: drawings, parts list, cut list and screw positions, US units first.
  • A step-by-step assembly video (not ready yet: coming soon).

Sizes and boards

4 sizes, each with its own dimensions in inches and cm, parts, screws and PDF.

Small: 24 x 24 x 11 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
24 x 24 x 11 in
61.0 x 61.0 x 27.9 cm
Parts
12
Screws
32
Estimated build time
3 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 1 board, 2x4 by 8 ft, 2 boards, 2x6 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Small size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Long board424 in61.0 cm
End board421 in53.3 cm
Corner cleat411 in27.9 cm

Standard: 48 x 24 x 11 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
48 x 24 x 11 in
121.9 x 61.0 x 27.9 cm
Parts
12
Screws
32
Estimated build time
3 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 1 board, 2x4 by 8 ft, 4 boards, 2x6 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Standard size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Long board448 in121.9 cm
End board421 in53.3 cm
Corner cleat411 in27.9 cm

Tall: 48 x 24 x 16-1/2 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
48 x 24 x 16-1/2 in
121.9 x 61.0 x 41.9 cm
Parts
16
Screws
48
Estimated build time
4 to 8 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate

Buy 1 board, 2x4 by 8 ft, 6 boards, 2x6 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Tall size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Long board648 in121.9 cm
End board621 in53.3 cm
Corner cleat416-1/2 in41.9 cm

Large: 60 x 24 x 11 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
60 x 24 x 11 in
152.4 x 61.0 x 27.9 cm
Parts
12
Screws
32
Estimated build time
3 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 1 board, 2x4 by 8 ft, 4 boards, 2x6 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Large size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Long board460 in152.4 cm
End board421 in53.3 cm
Corner cleat411 in27.9 cm

The full cut plan, screw positions and step drawings are in the PDF. Measure your boards: lumber sizes differ by store.

Sample pages

Two pages of the Standard-size PDF: the cover and the first assembly step. They are drawings generated from the plan, not photos. The parts list, the cut list and the other steps are in the full plan.

Raised Planter Box: cover page of the PDF plan, Standard size
Cover page
Raised Planter Box: first assembly step of the PDF plan, Standard size
First assembly step

Assembly video

Video: coming soon

Questions about this plan

Can I buy this plan now?

Not yet. Checkout is not open and the assembly video is not ready. The planned price is $6.99. This page shows the drawing, the sizes and the boards to buy.

What do I get?

A PDF plan with drawings, a parts list, a cut list and screw positions, plus a step-by-step assembly video. The video is not ready yet.

Can I choose a size?

Yes. Pick Small, Standard, Tall or Large on the plan page. The dimensions in inches and cm, the parts, the screw count, the estimated build time and the PDF all change with the size. The assembly steps are the same for every size.

Who designed this plan?

Designed with AI assistance and checked by software. An engine works out every size from one model of the piece and software checks fit and fastener placement. A language model does not write measurements.

Has this been built and tested?

No finished build has been photographed or tested yet; the pictures are drawings generated from the plans, not photographs. When a real build exists, we will say so here.

What lumber do I need?

Standard 2x6 boards (actual size 1-1/2 by 5-1/2 in) and 2x4 boards (actual size 1-1/2 by 3-1/2 in). Lumber sizes differ by store, so measure your boards before you cut.

Which units are used?

US inches first. The size calculator also shows centimetres.

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