A standard parking spot size varies by country but generally falls within similar ranges:
- In the United States, a typical parking space is about 8.5 to 9 feet wide and 18 to 20 feet long. Parallel parking spaces tend to be longer, around 20 to 24 feet deep, with widths from 7.5 to 9 feet
- In Europe, such as France, a standard perpendicular parking space is about 5 meters (16.4 feet) long and 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) wide. Spaces for people with reduced mobility are wider, about 5 meters by 3.3 meters
- In Australia, standard parking spaces are typically 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) wide by 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) long
- Compact car spaces are smaller, often around 8 feet wide by 16 feet long in the U.S., while accessible (handicap) spaces are larger, for example, 12 feet wide by 18 feet long with an additional access aisle
These dimensions allow enough room for vehicle doors to open and for maneuvering within the space. The exact size can vary depending on local regulations, parking angle (perpendicular, angled, parallel), and the type of vehicles expected