Tool 02

Hanging space calculator

Editorial planning coefficients, configurable and shown on the page. Not a standard.

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Estimated recommended hanging space

86 in (7.2 ft of rod)

Short items (double-hang eligible): 68 in
Long items (single / long hang): 18 in
Wall needed with double hang: ≈ 4.4 ft
Wall needed, single hang only: ≈ 7.2 ft

Hanging inches by garment type
Shirts & tops	36 in
Pants (folded over hanger)	18 in
Dresses	11 in (long)
Jackets & blazers	14 in
Long coats & gowns	7 in (long)

Planning values: 1" per shirt, 1.25" per pair of pants, 2" per jacket, 1.5" per dress, 2" per long garment, plus a 20% sliding buffer. These are editorial planning coefficients (veditorial-0.1), not a standard.

Turn My Plan Into a Real Design

Read single hang vs double hang for how to split the result between rods.