Depth Of Closet
Standard width measurements a closet doesn t have a standard width.
Depth of closet. If you re going to have shelves which inhabit their own space you have more of a choice of how deep the shelves are. Keep in mind that the average closet has a depth of 24 inches. Use a depth of 28 inches for coats. For reach in closets the standard depth is 24 inches and is used for suits shirts dresses and pants.
The closet itself is 82 inches high. Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. Minimum depth 24 inches.
Mark the closet rod measurements before mounting to ensure perfect placement. The 2 foot depth is required to handle your hanger. From the back wall to the door is 36 inches. The standard minimum depth for a reach in closet is 24 inches but a closet intended to store coats or other bulky hanging items may need to be as deep as 28 inches.
Reach in closets should be set at a standard comfortable closet depth of 24 61 cm and can be designed with various door types that often include sliding bifold and sliding pocket doors. Coat hangers are typically 19 inches wide add a heavy coat and it s cramped at 24 inches. Another critical dimension in a reach in closet is the length of the closet s side return walls. Coats are wider than shirts and get cramped at 24 inches.
We managed with 32 inches wide 36 to 39 inches deep and 79 to 82 inches high. A closet less than 22 inches deep isn t deep enough to allow hanging clothes. The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired. At this depth it makes sense to store items 2 deep but to make this practical the shelf needs to pull out or be a drawer.
12ins or 1ft 30cm is a common depth because it matches the depth of kitchen wall cabinets. The doorway adds another 3 inches. First position your tape measure horizontally and. The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired.
For coats and jackets use a depth of 28 inches.