Creature Sizes

Sizes in D&D 5E are split into different size categories. However, it is highly unlikely that your character will be sorted into anything besides the first four, as the larger sizes are usually reserved for monsters and creatures.

The D&D size chart below shows how much space each character size, on average, takes up, which gives you a good idea of what you could be working with - depending on your character’s playable species.

Size Space Examples
Tiny 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 ft Gnomes
Small 5 by 5 ft Halflings
Medium 5 by 5 ft Human
Large 10 by 10 ft Ogre
Huge 15 by 15 ft Fire giant
Gargantuan 20 by 20 ft, or larger Kraken