Typical Depth Of Closet
Closet shelves should be at least 11 inches deep.
Typical depth of closet. What are standard closet dimensions. A closet doesn t have a standard width. The inside of the closet usually sits around a depth of 24 inches. Dimensions for closets vary by their purpose and the type of door used on the closet.
A rule of thumb is to have a minimum of 48 inches. When it comes to walk in closets these measurements get a little trickier because there isn t necessarily a set standard like you would expect from a reach in closet. Walk in closets should be at least 4 feet wide by 4 feet deep and the closet s storage accommodations. For example while the minimum walk in closet size for a bedroom closet is approximately four feet by four feet a walk in pantry closet can be smaller because the depth of the shelves will be shallower than than the depth needed for hanging clothing on hangers.
Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. A reach in closet is usually just deep enough to allow clothes to hang perpendicular to the back wall. 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. 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.
Standard width measurements. Rod height may vary. There is no general standard width for closets but many builders allow 48 inches of rod length per person using the closet.