Typical Closet Rod Size

This configuration provides two short hang spaces one above the other.

Typical closet rod size.

Usually one person takes up about 4 feet of closet rod length. A rule of thumb is to have a minimum of 48 inches or 4 feet of rod length per person who uses the closet. In a double hang configuration one rod is positioned at the height of 42 inches and another rod is positioned above it at 84 inches above the floor. Overall closet depths can vary based on need but are commonly around 5 6 1 52 1 83 m for efficiency.

Standard closet rod height. This one measures just 4 x 4 and still manages to include hanging rods shelving and a closet hutch with drawers. Whenever you hang a shorter rod the diameter of the rod may become smaller so leaning towards the 1 1 4 inch dowel in the case of double hung rods is normal. Adjust the standard closet rod height if installing a double rod closet system.

For half height the average height is 3ft 6ins 1 07m and for full height the average height is 5ft 6ins 1 68m. The closetmaid superslide closet rod end caps are the closetmaid superslide closet rod end caps are designed for use on the ends of closetmaid closet rods to prevent hangers from sliding off the end of the rod. In addition to the size and shape of the closet there are closet size standards that determine the type of closet you have and what you can fit inside of it. A short hang rod is suitable for hanging shirts or blouses and it is typically positioned 42 inches above the closet floor.

Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. However the length of the dowel is much shorter. Standard width measurements a closet doesn t have a standard width. For the average person whose wardrobe contains few lengthy garments single rod systems leave lots of unused square.

Closet depths are based on the dimensions of various common clothing elements such as shoes folded clothes and shirts hung on hangers. 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. Double hung rods are typically 4 feet long each. If you re interested in a closet with a single rod the rod is typically mounted to be 72 inches off of the floor.

Walk in closets can be tiny. This again depends on your closet. Coats and jackets need between 3 to 4 1 2 inches of width. Using standard hanger rod depths of 24 61 cm for sizing l shape wrap around walk ins have a minimum width of 5 1 52 m while u shape wrap around closets are slightly larger at a minimum width of 7 2 13 m.

This package contains 2 caps that have flanges and slide into the end of the 3 4 in. When you come to design your closet one of the steps includes measuring your reach so that you can customize your closet dimensions to your height and reach.