Typical Bedroom Closet Dimensions

This walk in closet dimensions page forms part of the walk in closet design series.

Typical bedroom closet dimensions.

In homes below 2500 square feet the average bedroom size in the united states is 11 feet by 12 feet or 132 square feet in total area. A closet less than 22 inches deep isn t deep enough to allow hanging clothes. Closet depths are based on the dimensions of various common clothing elements such as shoes folded clothes and shirts hung on hangers. This page on bedroom dimensions will also come in useful.

So let s started on walk in closet dimensions with hanging space. 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. These rooms can often be converted into offices gyms or craft rooms when not being used as a bedroom. In order to be considered a bedroom it must have one window and a basic closet.

The standard dimensions for a closet vary depending on the type and purpose of the closet but a standard reach in closet has a depth of 24 inches. 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. Closet depths are based on the dimensions of various common clothing elements such as shoes folded clothes and shirts hung on hangers. There is no general standard width for closets but many builders allow 48 inches of rod length per person using the closet.

We ll start with the width you need for storing clothes hung on hangers supported by a rod.