15 Free Picnic Table Plans In All Shapes and Sizes

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Use these free picnic table plans to build a picnic table for your backyard, deck, or any other area around your home where you need seating. Building a picnic table is an easy task that makes the perfect weekend project without breaking the bank.

The picnic table plans include plans for traditional, octagon, hexagon, round, folding, small, and large picnic tables. You'll have no trouble finding a free picnic table plan to fit your space and style.

These free picnic table plans include everything you need to build a picnic table including a materials and tools list, a cut list, step-by-step written building directions, diagrams, and photos. Some of the plans even include videos and user-submitted photos.

If you like these free picnic table plans, you'll also like free woodworking plans to help you build benches, Adirondack chairs, tree houses, and more.

Weekend Picnic Table Project

Here's an easy picnic table plan that will get you a traditional and sturdy picnic table in your backyard by the end of the weekend. It's a nice update on this older picnic table plan by Popular Mechanics. Clear pictures and a video will help you build this easy picnic table. Weekend Picnic Table Project from DIY Diva at Black Feather Farm

Free Picnic Table Plan

Here's a great looking picnic table that was built only with two by fours. It's a large table that will seat your whole family. The plans include lots of diagrams, building directions, color photos, and materials and cut lists. Free Picnic Table Plan from Instructables

X Leg Picnic Table with Pipe Trestle

This free picnic table plan includes how to make an X-leg picnic table so that instead of having a traditional wood trestle, a pipe trestle has been used. Here it's being used out on a deck but still needs the important waterproofing for being outdoors. It comes out to 72 inches long and 40.5 inches wide making it perfect for a larger space, either indoors or out. This is a straight-forward project that takes a small handful of power tools, making it perfect for the advanced beginner or intermediate wood worker.
X Leg Picnic Table with Pipe Trestle from Lemon Thistle

DIY Patio Table With Built-In Drink Coolers

Create the ultimate backyard picnic table with this free plan for a patio table and benches. The patio table has ice boxes built into the center of it so you can keep all your beverages on ice and at arms reach. There is a materials list, cut list, step-by-step building directions, diagrams, and color photos to make this dream table a reality. DIY Patio Table With Built-In Drink Coolers from Remodelaholic

Octagon Picnic Table

If you'd like to build an octagon picnic table then here's the plan for you. The completed tabletop will be 64" wide. Included in this free octagon picnic table plan are a materials and tools list, cut list, instructions, and user tips and comments. Octagon Picnic Table from Ana White

Free Picnic Table 2X6 Plan

This is a traditional A-frame picnic table plan where the legs, bench, and table tops are all made from 2X6s. Use the material list to gather your supplies and use the diagrams and instructions to build yourself this classic picnic table. Free Picnic Table 2X6 Plan from MyCarpentry

Free Picnic Table Plan for Kids

This easy to build picnic table will fit the bigger kids, and even a small adult can sit comfortably on it. You'll find dimensions, instructions, cut list, and a material list as well as dozens of pictures of the finished picnic table. Free Picnic Table Plan for Kids from Ana White

Free Outdoor Picnic Table Plan

Here's a free picnic table plan from Wayne of Woods that will give you a nicely finished picnic table you can leave unfinished, stain, or paint. There are plenty of pictures and step-by-step instructions to make sure that this picnic table turns out just how you'd like it to. Free Outdoor Picnic Table Plan from Wayne of Woods

Preschool Picnic Table

If you are looking to build a kids' picnic table, then this plan for a Preschool Picnic Table from Ana-White may be just what you're looking for. Diagrams, a materials and tools list, a cut list, and instructions are included in this free kids picnic table plan. It's also available as a PDF download. Preschool Picnic Table from Ana White

Free Picnic Table Plan

This Old House has a free picnic table plan available that will help you build a classic American picnic table with attached benches. With this plan, you can expect to spend 4 hours and under $100. Three steps of this picnic table plan will take you through cutting the frame parts, building the frame, and finishing the benches and top of the table. Free Picnic Table Plan from This Old House

Large Picnic Table Plan

BuildEazy has a free picnic table plan available that builds a larger than a normal sized traditional picnic table. It can seat up to eight adults. Almost ten pages of detailed directions, as well as videos and user photos, are included in this free picnic table plan. Large Picnic Table Plan from BuildEazy

Free Folding Picnic Table Plan

You won't believe your eyes at this plan for a folding picnic table that converts from two separate bench seats into a picnic table. Besides the normal instructions and diagrams, you can even watch a video to see how to build this folding picnic table. Free Folding Picnic Table Plan from BuildEazy

Traditional 6 Foot Picnic Table Plan

Here's a free picnic table for a 6-foot long traditional picnic table. All you'll need is a saw, drill, screwdriver, wrench, and lumber. This 14-page picnic table plan will provide you with a materials list, written instructions, and lots of diagrams. Traditional 6 Foot Picnic Table Plan from Bob's Plans

Free Hexagon Picnic Table Plan

If you're looking for something different than a regular picnic table, then you'll want to check out this free picnic table plan from Ana White. This is a free hexagon picnic table plan that is a very nice update to the traditional rectangle picnic table and is perfect for a small space. It features an octagon table top and size large benches. You'll only need to buy a handful of 2x4s and 2x6s to build this unique picnic table. You can even have the boards cut at the hardware store so you're all ready to build. You'll find clear illustrations, well-written instructions, a complete materials and tools list, and even pictures of the picnic tables people have made from this plan along with user comments. This is an intermediate to advanced plan, so you'll need to have some woodworking experience if you want to tackle it. Free Hexagon Picnic Table Plan from Ana White

Free Picnic Table Plan With Separate Benches

This free picnic table plan will seat six to eight adults comfortably. The separate benches make sure that everyone has enough legroom to be comfortable. This free PDF picnic table plan includes eight pages of a tools and supplies list, cut list, diagrams, and building steps. Free Picnic Table Plan With Separate Benches from Yellawood