An 8x8 cubicle is the step between an open desk and a private office. It gives one person roughly 64 square feet inside the panels, which is enough for a large L or U work surface, generous storage and a guest chair. If you are shopping for 8x8 cubicles, the real questions are who needs the extra room, how much floor it costs you and which tier fits your budget.
Who actually needs an 8x8
Upsizing everyone to 8x8 is an expensive way to lose seats. Most offices assign the larger footprint by role instead. Good candidates include:
- Managers and supervisors who hold quick one-on-ones at the desk.
- Team leads who need space for a second person to look at a screen with them.
- Specialists who spread out work, such as plans, contracts, samples or multiple monitors.
- Shared stations used by two people on alternating shifts who each need storage.
Everyone else is usually comfortable in a 6x6 cubicle, which frees floor for meeting rooms and collaboration areas.
The floor math
An 8x8 uses about 64 square feet of station area versus 36 for a 6x6. Before aisles, four 8x8 stations occupy about the same area as seven 6x6 stations. Once you add circulation, the difference in seat count depends heavily on your column grid, window line and where power enters the floor.
| Footprint | Area inside panels | Typical contents | Guest seating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6x6 | About 36 sq ft | L-shaped surface, pedestal, task chair | Tight |
| 8x8 | About 64 sq ft | L or U surface, pedestal plus lateral or overhead storage, task chair | One guest chair fits |
This is why a floor plan comes before a purchase order. Office Station provides space planning free, so you can see exactly how many 8x8 and 6x6 stations fit before you commit to a mix.
Comparing tiers for larger stations
Office Station sells cubicles in three tiers. Published per-station prices exist for the 6'x6' footprint, and larger stations such as 8x8 are quoted per project because the component list changes more from one configuration to the next. The tier differences still hold at this size.
| Tier | 6x6 reference price | Lead time | What to expect at 8x8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | $615 | As little as 72 hours in stock | Lowest cost; matched sets of larger stations depend on current stock |
| Remanufactured | $1,245 | Usually 7 to 14 days | More uniform finish across a department |
| New | $1,920 | 4 to 6 weeks | Full choice of configuration and finish |
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
Expect an 8x8 to cost more than the 6x6 reference in every tier, since it uses longer panels, bigger work surfaces and usually more storage. Your quote lists the components so you can see where the difference comes from.
Common 8x8 configurations
L-shaped with guest chair
Two work surfaces meet in a corner, leaving an open quadrant near the entry for a visitor. This is the most common manager setup.
U-shaped
Three surfaces wrap the user. It maximizes work area and storage but leaves less room for a guest. It suits specialists more than people managers.
Higher panels on the aisle side
Many offices raise the panels facing the aisle for privacy during conversations while keeping lower panels toward the window to share light.
Paired back-to-back
Two 8x8 stations share a spine wall, which saves panels and simplifies power distribution.
Before you order 8x8 cubicles
- List the roles that truly need the larger footprint and count them.
- Get a floor plan with columns, windows, doors and power and data locations marked.
- Decide on panel heights for aisle, spine and window sides.
- Confirm whether overheads, laterals, pedestals and keyboard trays are included.
- Check that the product line matches any 6x6 stations or panels you plan to reuse.
- Budget for electrical, which is not included in furniture pricing.
Installation and delivery
Professional installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum. In Greater Phoenix, delivery is $195 for central zones or $295 for the wider metro. Everywhere else in the country, freight is quoted per project. Once you reach 20 stations across your whole order, volume pricing starts at 5 percent, rising to 8 percent at 50 and 12 percent at 100.
If you are also clearing out old furniture to make room, Office Station handles office furniture liquidation and can coordinate removal alongside your new layout.
When an 8x8 is not the answer
Sometimes the request for a bigger station is really a request for something else. Before upsizing, consider these options:
- Need for private conversations: a nearby small meeting room may serve better than a larger cubicle, since panels do not block sound fully.
- Need for storage: adding overheads or a lateral file to a 6x6 can solve the problem without losing floor.
- Need for privacy only: taller or stacked panels on the aisle side can add privacy at the current footprint.
If the role still calls for room to meet and spread out, the 8x8 is the right choice, and planning it alongside the rest of the floor keeps everything consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a 6x6 and an 8x8 cubicle?
A 6x6 gives about 36 square feet inside the panels, while an 8x8 gives about 64 square feet, nearly 80 percent more. That extra room typically goes to a larger work surface, more storage and space for a guest chair. It also takes more floor, so an 8x8 layout seats fewer people per room.
How much does an 8x8 cubicle cost?
8x8 stations are quoted per project because configurations vary more at this size. For reference, Office Station's published 6'x6' furniture-only prices are $615 liquidation-grade, $1,245 remanufactured and $1,920 new, and a larger station will generally cost more within each tier. Installation is $95 per workstation with a $495 minimum.
Who should get an 8x8 cubicle?
Managers, supervisors, team leads and anyone who meets people at the desk are the usual fit. Roles that handle plans, samples or dual work areas also benefit. Most individual contributors are well served by a 6x6.
Can I mix 8x8 and 6x6 stations in one layout?
Yes, and it is common. Panel systems from the same product line can often share panels where runs meet, which keeps the floor visually consistent. Space planning is free, so send a floor plan and ask for a mixed layout.
How long does it take to get 8x8 stations?
Liquidation-grade stock can ship in as little as 72 hours when it is available in the quantity you need. Remanufactured stations usually take 7 to 14 days and new stations take 4 to 6 weeks.
Average market rate Prices subject to availability and project pricing.
