Dimension reference Wardrobe

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Standard Wardrobe Dimensions (2026): Width, Depth, Height & Rail Heights

Standard wardrobes are 50–60 cm (20–24 in) deep — hanging needs ~58 cm. Single-door units are 76–102 cm (30–40 in) wide, double-door 122–152 cm (48–60 in), and 183–213 cm (72–84 in) tall. IKEA PAX frames come 50/75/100 cm wide.

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A wardrobe is specified by outside width, depth and height; internal hanging-rail heights are measured from the floor.

Key facts

  • Depth is the make-or-break dimension: wardrobes run 50–60 cm / 20–24 in deep, and a hanging rail needs ~58 cm / 22.8 in so garments hang front-to-back — IKEA PAX hanging frames are 58 cm deep.
  • Freestanding widths by door count: single-door 76–102 cm / 30–40 in, double-door 122–152 cm / 48–60 in, triple-door 183–229 cm / 72–90 in.
  • Most freestanding wardrobes stand 152–213 cm / 60–84 in tall; modular IKEA PAX frames come in 201 cm / 79 in and 236 cm / 93 in heights.
  • A single long-hang rail sits ~168 cm / 66 in from the floor; double-hang stacks a top rod at ~208 cm / 81 3/4 in over a bottom rod at ~103 cm / 40 1/2 in.
  • Leave at least 5 cm / 2 in between a rod and the shelf above, and keep the rod at least 30 cm / 12 in from the back wall.

Freestanding wardrobe overall size by door count

TypeWidthDepthHeight
Single-door76–102 cm / 30–40 in51–61 cm / 20–24 in152–183 cm / 60–72 in
Double-door122–152 cm / 48–60 in51–61 cm / 20–24 in183–213 cm / 72–84 in
Triple-door183–229 cm / 72–90 in56–66 cm / 22–26 in198–244 cm / 78–96 in

Source: TheSize.net — Wardrobe Sizes: Single, Double, Triple Door

IKEA PAX modular wardrobe frame & door sizes

ComponentMetricImperial
Frame width options50 / 75 / 100 cm19.7 / 29.5 / 39.4 in
Frame depth options58 cm is the depth used for hanging clothes35 or 58 cm13.8 or 22.8 in
Frame height options201 or 236 cm79 or 93 in
Hinged door width25 or 50 cm9.8 or 19.7 in
Sliding door width150 or 200 cm59 or 79 in

Source: IKEA UK — PAX wardrobe sizes (corroborated by Dimensions.com)

Hanging rail heights & clearances (measured from floor)

ElementMetricImperial
Single (long-hang) railone full-height rail for dresses / coats168 cm66 in
Double-hang top rod208 cm81 3/4 in
Double-hang bottom rod103 cm40 1/2 in
Min. rod distance from rear wall30 cm12 in
Min. shelf-to-rod clearance5 cm2 in

Source: Bob Vila — The Perfect Closet Rod Height

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FAQ

How deep should a wardrobe be for hanging clothes?

At least ~58–60 cm / 22.8–23.6 in internal depth so a horizontal rail lets garments hang without crushing. IKEA PAX hanging frames are 58 cm / 22 3/4 in deep, and fitted-wardrobe specialists cite 600 mm / 23.6 in as the functional minimum.

What is the standard width of a double wardrobe?

A double-door freestanding wardrobe is typically 122–152 cm / 48–60 in wide. Single-door units run 76–102 cm / 30–40 in and triple-door 183–229 cm / 72–90 in.

How high should a clothes rail be?

A single long-hang rail is usually ~168 cm / 66 in from the floor. For a double-hang layout, mount the top rod at ~208 cm / 81 3/4 in and the lower rod at ~103 cm / 40 1/2 in.

What is the difference between long-hang and double-hang?

Long-hang uses one full-height rail (~168 cm / 66 in) for dresses and coats; double-hang stacks two rails (top ~208 cm / 81 3/4 in, bottom ~103 cm / 40 1/2 in) to roughly double capacity for shirts.

How tall are standard wardrobes?

Most freestanding wardrobes are 152–213 cm / 60–84 in tall, with taller triple units reaching 244 cm / 96 in. Modular IKEA PAX frames come in 201 cm / 79 in and 236 cm / 93 in heights.

How much clearance do you need above a hanging rail?

Leave at least 5 cm / 2 in between the top of the rod and the shelf above so hangers can be lifted off, and keep the rod at least 30 cm / 12 in from the back wall.

Sources & method

Every figure on this page is traced to a named source, linked under each table. Standard sizes come from published standards and established industry references; where a size is a typical range or varies by manufacturer, we say so. Sizes vary by region, model and revision — treat these as the standard reference, and confirm the exact spec of the item you are selling.

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Standard Wardrobe Dimensions (2026): Width, Depth & Height