Walk-In Closet Design Calculator
Layout and fixtures from closet dimensions and wardrobe.
Inputs
%
Results
Usable Wall (ft)
8
Estimated Cost ($)
$1,033.00
≈ 8 pairs of sneakers
Long-Hang Rod (ft)1.7
Double-Hang Rod (ft)6.7
Shelf Length (ft)2.4
Drawer Units2
Room for Island? (1=Yes)0
Closet Area (sq ft)48
Perimeter (ft)25
Double Hang Sections1
Long Hang Sections1
Drawer Space (ft)4
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the closet's interior length, width, and ceiling height in feet.
- Input total garments to store and the percentage that are long items (dresses, coats).
- Review usable wall footage, long-hang rod length, double-hang rod length, and shelf linear feet.
- Check whether the closet is large enough for a center island (50+ sq ft).
- Use the estimated installation cost to compare custom closet system quotes.
How the result changes with Closet Width (ft)
| Closet Width (ft) | Usable Wall (ft) | Estimated Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 8 | $1,033.00 |
| 9.6 | 22.6 | $2,643.00 |
| 14 | 27 | $2,977.00 |
| 18 | 31 | $3,281.00 |
What each input means
- Closet Length (ft)
- Interior length of the walk-in closet.
- Closet Width (ft)
- Interior width. 6.5+ ft allows storage on both sides.
- Ceiling Height (ft)
- Ceiling height for top shelf planning.
- Total Garments
- Total clothing items to store.
- Long Garments (%)
- Percentage of dresses, coats, long items needing 66" hang.
What each result means
- Usable Wall (ft)
- Linear feet of wall available for closet systems.
- Long-Hang Rod (ft)
- Rod length for coats/dresses.
- Double-Hang Rod (ft)
- Rod length for shirts/pants (double-stacked).
- Shelf Length (ft)
- Linear feet of open shelving.
- Drawer Units
- Number of drawer unit modules.
- Room for Island? (1=Yes)
- Center island if closet is 50+ sq ft.
- Estimated Cost ($)
- Custom closet system installation estimate.
- Closet Area (sq ft)
- Total closet floor area.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersCloset Length (ft) = 8, Closet Width (ft) = 6, Ceiling Height (ft) = 8, Total Garments = 100 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Usable Wall8 = 8
- Calculate Estimated CostEstimated Cost = (longRodFt + shortRodFt) * rodCostPerFt1033 = $1,033
- Calculate Long-Hang RodLong-Hang Rod = longGarments / 121.7 = 1.7
- Calculate Double-Hang RodDouble-Hang Rod = shortGarments / 126.7 = 6.7
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