Closet Space Calculator
Plan a closet — from its size, the rod levels and the shelves — in hanging length, shelf area, storage volume and garment capacity.
A closet is hanging length, shelf area and volume — and the garments are the hanging length divided by a hanger. This calculator is that plan, from three measurements.
Enter the closet; the storage follows.
Your results
Enter your measurements and press Calculate.
Quantities are rounded up to whole tiles, planks, boxes or bags, after the wastage allowance. Cost appears only when you enter a price.
Formula
All lengths are converted to a single unit before the calculation: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m², 1 yd² = 9 ft². Material quantities are rounded up — you cannot buy part of a tile, plank or bag.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the closet width, depth and height.
- Enter the rod levels and the shelves.
- Read the hanging length, the shelf area, the storage volume and the garment capacity.
Worked example
| Closet | 2.4 m × 0.6 m × 2.4 m, 2 rod levels, 3 shelves |
|---|---|
| Hanging length | 2.4 × 2 = 4.8 m |
| Shelf area | 2.4 × 0.6 × 3 = 4.32 m² |
| Storage volume | 2.4 × 0.6 × 2.4 = 3.46 m³ |
| Garments | floor(4.8 ÷ 0.05) = 96 garments |
Check it by hand: every step above uses the formula in the box. If your numbers match the example inputs but the calculator gives a different answer, please report it via the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How many garments fit on a hanging rod?
About one every 5 cm — so a 2.4 m rod holds about 48 garments, and two levels hold about 96. Thick coats need more room; thin shirts need less.
What is double-hang?
Two rods, one above the other — the top for shirts and jackets, the bottom for trousers and skirts. It roughly doubles the hanging length in the same closet.
How deep should a closet be?
About 600 mm — enough for a hanger (about 450 mm) plus clearance. Shallower closets crush clothes against the door.
Is this a substitute for building design?
No. This is a space-planning calculation. Structural requirements and building-code compliance vary by location — see the safety notice.
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Estimates only. Results are for planning. Measure twice, confirm box coverage and tile sizes on the packaging you buy, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. See the disclaimer.