Walking up to one set of sturdy looking trees about 8 feet apart you think to yourself.
Hammock tree distance.
Since there is no single size for a hammock there is no single answer to the question of how far apart trees should be for hanging a hammock.
For that distance and hammock length the web calculator says the strap length should be 67.
There is another 13 of rope and hardware on each end angle.
You ll need 10 to 15 feet of distance between trees depending on the length and style of your hammock and how much tension you want.
If you have a spreader bar hammock the length of the hammock will determine the length of the distance you ll need between trees.
They re too close together.
When your hammock is setup the amount of curve also referred to as sag is going to be determined by the distance between the ends of your hammock.
Looking for a couple of trees to hang it from.
How to hang a hammock from a tree or pole.
Wrap the tree straps around the trees and start to connect your hammock.
That distance can easily be measured by measuring across the empty space between each end of your hammock.
Then you realize this won t work.
For example a 13 foot hammock will need at least 13.
Walking throught the woods with your hammock in hand.
There is an easy way to determine the distance.
The distance between your trees or posts should be between 18 and 24 inches longer than the length of the hammock including its straps and rings.
30 strap length includes rope and hardware.