The query below returns tables in a database with the space they use, sorted by those that use more.
Query
select schema_name(tab.schema_id) + '.' + tab.name as [table],
cast(sum(spc.used_pages * 8)/1024.00 as numeric(36, 2)) as used_mb,
cast(sum(spc.total_pages * 8)/1024.00 as numeric(36, 2)) as allocated_mb
from sys.tables tab
inner join sys.indexes ind
on tab.object_id = ind.object_id
inner join sys.partitions part
on ind.object_id = part.object_id and ind.index_id = part.index_id
inner join sys.allocation_units spc
on part.partition_id = spc.container_id
group by schema_name(tab.schema_id) + '.' + tab.name
order by sum(spc.used_pages) desc
Columns
- table - table name with schema name
- used_mb - space used in MB
- allocated_mb - space allocated in MB
Rows
- One row: represents one table in a database
- Scope of rows: all tables in a database
- Ordered by: table used size, from largest to smallest
Sample results
Tables in the AdventureWorksLT database, sorted from the ones that use more space to the ones that use less.