To choose a garden trampoline, start with the diameter: 8ft (244 cm) for a small garden, 10 to 12ft (305 to 366 cm) for a family, 14ft (427 cm) and above for a large plot. The 7 models compared are all round and come with a net, with a stated maximum user weight of 50 to 150 kg.
| Model | Rating | Stated diameters | Supplied with | Stated weight limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monzana 244 cm, complete set | 244 cm | Net, ladder, edge protection | 120 kg | Amazon.co.uk | |
 KIDUKU complete kit, 244 to 427 cm | 244, 305, 366 or 427 cm | Net, ladder, edge cover, ground anchors | 150 kg | Amazon.co.uk | |
 KESSER 244 to 427 cm, GS certified | 244, 305, 366 or 427 cm | Net, ladder, edge cover, carry bag | 50 kg on the 244 cm, 150 kg from 305 cm | Amazon.co.uk | |
 Devoko 228 to 427 cm, PET net | 228, 305, 366 or 427 cm | Net, protective cover | 150 kg | Amazon.co.uk | |
 tectake 244 to 457 cm, GS certified | 244, 305, 366, 396, 427 or 457 cm | Net, ladder, padded border | 80 kg | Amazon.co.uk | |
 Hypermotion 244 to 487 cm, inside net | 244, 305, 366, 430 or 487 cm | Inside net | 50 kg on the 244 cm | Amazon.co.uk | |
 Ultrasport Uni-Jump 183 cm | 183 cm | Net, edge cover, assembly kit | 80 to 150 kg depending on the listing field | Amazon.co.uk |
An 8ft (244 cm) trampoline sold as a 62-piece set: double-closure net, small ladder and padded edge protection. 48 springs stated, TÜV SÜD GS certification quoted. Suits a small garden.
Kit in 8, 10, 12 or 14ft (244, 305, 366 or 427 cm) with a tight-mesh net, a 20 mm padded edge cover, a ladder and ground anchors. Poles are wrapped in EPE foam. Suits a family.
Trampoline in 244, 305, 366 or 427 cm, GS certified according to the seller. Thick net poles curved outwards, a 90 g/m² net, an L-shaped zip entrance and 14.5 cm springs.
Trampoline in 228, 305, 366 or 427 cm, GS certified according to the listing, with a 90 g/m² PET net and a protective cover. 108 springs stated on the 305 cm.
A range from 244 to 457 cm, GS certified according to the seller, with a net, ladder and padded border. The 244 cm lists 48 springs, 33.4 kg and a height of 2.39 m.
Trampoline in 244, 305, 366, 430 or 487 cm with an inside net held up by fibreglass poles. Springs and tubes sit under foam, with 42 springs and 35 kg on the 244 cm.
A 6ft (183 cm) ground trampoline in galvanised steel, listed as TÜV and GS, with a net, a 12 mm edge cover and an assembly kit. The description cites a test to the EN 71 standard.
The word covers five different products, each with its own size and use. The 7 models above belong to the first type; the others have their own page.
| Type | Sizes found | Who it suits | Where to see it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round garden trampoline with net | 183 to 487 cm | Family, garden or large patio | This page |
| Rectangular | 214 x 153 to 366 x 244 cm | Long, narrow plot | Rectangular trampoline |
| Small children's trampoline | 92 to 174 cm | Young children, indoors or on a patio | Children's trampoline |
| Fitness mini trampoline | 95 to 127 cm | Adults, training at home | Mini trampoline rebounder |
| Indoor model | 91.5 to 165 cm | Flat, clear room | Indoor trampoline |
| Frame diameter | In feet | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 183 cm | 6 | Patio or small garden, young children |
| 244 cm | 8 | Small garden, one or two children |
| 305 cm | 10 | Medium garden, family |
| 366 cm | 12 | Spacious garden, older children |
| 427 cm | 14 | Large plot |
The diameter is that of the frame: add the clear zone around and above it that the instructions require. A 366 cm trampoline takes up more than 10 m² of ground on its own. For shapes other than round, and their sizes, see the rectangular trampoline.
| Part | Role | What the selection's listings say |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Carries the springs and the net | Galvanised steel on the Ultrasport, W-shaped legs on the KIDUKU |
| Jumping mat | Bouncing surface | UV-resistant polypropylene; 260 g/m² for the KIDUKU and Monzana mats |
| Springs | Connect the mat to the frame | 42 to 108 depending on the model; 14.5 cm on the KESSER |
| Edge cover | Covers springs and frame | 12 mm on the Ultrasport, 20 mm on the KIDUKU |
| Net | Limits falls off the mat | 90 g/m² mesh in PET or polyethylene; inside net on the HyperMotion |
| Poles | Hold up the net | EPE foam on the KIDUKU, fibreglass poles on the HyperMotion |
| Ladder | Makes getting on easier | Supplied with Monzana, KIDUKU, KESSER and tectake |
Each part wears at its own pace. The mat, springs and net can be bought separately, to the exact diameter of the frame: the springs and mat guide gives the measurements to take.
| Criterion | What the listings say | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum user weight | From 50 to 150 kg; can change with the diameter (KESSER: 50 kg on the 244 cm, 150 kg from 305 cm) | Listing and instructions |
| Springs | From 42 to 108 depending on model and diameter; 14.5 cm long on the KESSER | Product listing |
| Certification | GS and TÜV quoted; EN 71 standard quoted by Ultrasport | Listing and instructions |
| Jumping mat | UV-resistant polypropylene; replaceable, see springs and mat | Product listing |
A certification claimed by a seller does not replace the instructions. Follow the weight limit, the number of jumpers and the installation guidance they give, and keep an adult nearby.
| Model | Springs | Stated weight limit |
|---|---|---|
| HyperMotion | 42 | 50 kg |
| KESSER | Number not found | 50 kg |
| tectake | 48 | 80 kg |
| Monzana | 48 | 120 kg |
| KIDUKU | 80 | 150 kg in the title |
At the same diameter, the stated weight limit runs from 50 to 150 kg. The number of springs does not explain it: tectake and Monzana each state 48 springs, for 80 and 120 kg. The figure to follow is the one in the instructions.
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| 8, 10, 12, 14ft | Diameter in feet: 244, 305, 366 and 427 cm; 15ft is 457 cm |
| Eyelets, D-rings or V-rings | Points where the springs hook onto the mat; their number must match the frame |
| EPE | Expanded polyethylene foam, used for edge covers and poles |
| PP, PE, PET | Polypropylene (jumping mat), polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate (nets) |
| g/m² | Fabric weight: 90 g/m² quoted for nets, 260 g/m² for mats |
| GS | German mark for tested safety, quoted by several sellers |
| Maximum weight | User weight stated by the seller, to be compared with the instructions |
KIDUKU complete kit, 244 to 427 cmSee on Amazon.co.ukKESSER 244 to 427 cm, GS certifiedSee on Amazon.co.ukDevoko 228 to 427 cm, PET netSee on Amazon.co.uktectake 244 to 457 cm, GS certifiedSee on Amazon.co.ukThe trampoline was developed in the United States in the 1930s, first for training acrobats and gymnasts. Competitive trampolining is now a gymnastics discipline, on the Olympic programme since the Sydney Games in 2000.
| Activity | Equipment | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Competition | Indoor gymnastics apparatus | Club and governing body |
| Fun at home | Round or rectangular trampoline with net | Garden |
| Fitness | Folding mini trampoline with handle | Living room or gym |
| Day out | Trampoline park | Park staff supervise |
A garden trampoline is not designed for competition moves: the instructions ask for one jumper at a time and often advise against anything beyond the intended use. To learn tricks, a gymnastics club supervises the practice.
8ft (244 cm) for a small garden, 10 or 12ft (305 or 366 cm) for a family, 14ft (427 cm) for a large plot. Add the clear zone the instructions require around and above the frame.
No trampoline is risk-free. The net marks out the jumping area, but it does not replace the instructions, the stated maximum weight or the presence of an adult.
Round is the most common shape in kits with a net. A rectangular one is chosen mainly by the space available: sizes are detailed on the rectangular trampoline page.
The listings talk about mats and nets that resist UV, not frost or snow. Follow the instructions and cover the frame with a cover when it is not in use.
A model from 140 to 244 cm with a net, with the minimum age and weight limit given in the instructions. Small formats are covered on the children's trampoline page.
The frame diameter in feet: 10ft is 305 cm. Likewise, 8ft is 244 cm, 12ft is 366 cm and 14ft is 427 cm.
The mini trampoline, at 95 to 127 cm, is a folding fitness device, often with a handle. A garden trampoline is a round frame of 183 cm or more, with a net.
The listings give no reliable time. Allow at least two people, time to read the instructions and to fit the springs one by one.
Only if the stated weight limit for the diameter you want is above their weight. KESSER states 150 kg from 305 cm, but only 50 kg on the 244 cm.