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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
  1. Enter the closet's interior length, width, and ceiling height in feet.
  2. Input total garments to store and the percentage that are long items (dresses, coats).
  3. Review usable wall footage, long-hang rod length, double-hang rod length, and shelf linear feet.
  4. Check whether the closet is large enough for a center island (50+ sq ft).
  5. 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 ($)
5.68$1,033.00
9.622.6$2,643.00
1427$2,977.00
1831$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

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Closet Length (ft) = 8, Closet Width (ft) = 6, Ceiling Height (ft) = 8, Total Garments = 100 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Usable Wall
    8 = 8
  3. Calculate Estimated Cost
    Estimated Cost = (longRodFt + shortRodFt) * rodCostPerFt
    1033 = $1,033
  4. Calculate Long-Hang Rod
    Long-Hang Rod = longGarments / 12
    1.7 = 1.7
  5. Calculate Double-Hang Rod
    Double-Hang Rod = shortGarments / 12
    6.7 = 6.7

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