Storage & Shelving
Wardrobe Storage Calculator
Estimate how much your wardrobe holds. Enter the rail length and shelf area, and we estimate how many hung garments fit and how much folded storage you get, so you can plan before you buy.
Last updated: June 2026
Why wardrobe capacity planning matters
Buying a wardrobe that is too small means overflow immediately; too large wastes expensive floor space. Capacity depends on the rail length, the garment type, and the total shelf area.
Formula used
Hanging items = floor(rail length / average garment width)
Shelf piles = floor(shelf width / 30 cm) × number of shelves
Folded items ≈ shelf piles × 6 items per pile
Average widths: shirts 5 cm, dresses 7 cm, jackets 8 cm, folded trousers 3 cm.
Worked examples
120 cm rail for shirts + 4 shelves 60×40 cm: Hanging = 24 shirts. Folded = 2 piles × 4 shelves × 6 = 48 items.
180 cm rail for dresses + 3 shelves 80×40 cm: Hanging = 25 dresses. Folded = 2 × 3 × 6 = 36 items.
How to use this calculator
- Measure or look up the wardrobe's internal rail length.
- Select the garment type you hang most.
- Enter shelf dimensions and count from the product specification.
- Compare the result to your actual wardrobe inventory.
Space per garment type
| Garment | Width on rail | Items per 100 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Thin shirts / blouses | 5 cm | ~20 |
| Dresses | 7 cm | ~14 |
| Jackets / blazers | 8 cm | ~12 |
| Winter coats | 10–12 cm | ~9 |
| Folded trousers | 3 cm | ~33 |
Notes & limitations
Estimates are for normally filled wardrobes. Related: Shelf Spacing Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clothes fit on a 100 cm wardrobe rail?
A 100 cm rail holds approximately 20 shirts (5 cm each), 14 dresses (7 cm each), or about 12 jackets (8 cm each). Always allow some slack — a fully packed rail is hard to navigate.
What is the standard wardrobe rail height?
Full-length sections need at least 150 cm for dresses, 180 cm for long coats. Standard rails for shirts need 100–110 cm. Two half-height rails double hanging space.
How much rail length do I need for my clothes?
Average per person: 80–120 cm for casual wear, plus 40–60 cm for hanging dresses, plus 30–40 cm for jackets. Total: 150–220 cm per person.
Should I use a single long rail or double hanging?
Double hanging makes much more efficient use of space: bottom rail for shirts (100–110 cm height), top rail for shirts again. You get nearly twice the hanging space.
What depth should a wardrobe shelf be?
Folded garments need 35–45 cm depth. Standard wardrobe shelf depth is 40 cm. Deeper shelves (50+ cm) make accessing items at the back difficult.