Shelf Spacing Calculator

Divide a height into evenly spaced shelves, allowing for the thickness of each shelf.

Total interior height in

The clear height the shelves have to fit inside.

Number of shelves

Shelf thickness in

A nominal 1 inch board is 0.75 inches dressed. A nominal 2 inch board is 1.5 inches.

Height of the item you want to store in

Used to check whether the item fits in one of the openings. A hardback book is about 9.5 inches.

Plinth or base below the bottom shelf in

Leave at zero if the bottom shelf sits at the floor.

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