Bins that fit a closet shelf
Bins and boxes sized for the standard 12 in and 16 in closet shelf, and for the tall gap above the top shelf. Find what fits before you buy.
638 boxes fit
Width 25–45, depth 22–40, height 15–35 cm-
38.7 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm SAMLA Box -
38.7 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm SAMLA Box with insert and lid -
31.4 × 39.1 × 24.5 cm IRIS 19 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids- discrete- Pearl, 6Pk
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.5 cm IRIS 19 Qt Plastic Stackable Storage Bin with Lid, Clear, Storage organize, 6Pk
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.5 cm IRIS 19qt 5pk Stack and Pull Plastic Storage Bin: Multicolor, Portable, Stackable, Lidded, Built-In Handles, 19qt Capacity
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.5 cm IRIS 20.5 Qt Plastic Stackable Storage Bin with Latching Lid, Pearl, Home organize, 8Pk
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm IRIS 19qt Stack and Pull Plastic Storage Bin: Clear Lidded Utility Tote with Built-In Handles & Latches
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm IRIS 6pk 20qt Plastic Storage Bins with Lids Black Yellow Latching Stackable Totes
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31.4 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm IRIS 20.5qt Latching Clear Storage Tote Red Tint Lid
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30 × 39.9 × 24.9 cm REGALWOVEN Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes with Handles and Lid Closet Organizer for Clothes Grey 15.7*11.8*9.8in
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31.4 × 38.9 × 24.4 cm IRIS 4.75qt Stack and Pull Clear Storage Bin with Lid Natural: Portable Plastic Utility Bin, Lidded & Stackable
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31.4 × 38.9 × 24.4 cm IRIS 4pk 19qt Stackable Holiday Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles Clear Red
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31.4 × 38.9 × 24.4 cm IRIS 19 Qt Christmas Plastic Storage Bin with Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, Clear/Red, 4Pk
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29.8 × 33 × 29.8 cm BRÄNNBOLL Basket -
23.9 × 35.9 × 34 cm VEVOR Bread Box for Kitchen Counter Wood Storage Compact Container Brown, for Homemade Bread, Under Cabinet, and Pantry, Double Layer Farmhouse, Brown
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25.4 × 39.6 × 29 cm Really Useful Box 19L Storage Container with Lid and Clip Lock Handles, (2 Pack)
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33.5 × 43.7 × 19.6 cm VUSIGN 3pk Stackable Plastic Storage Basket Small Foldable Closet Organizers Light Beige
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26.9 × 38.1 × 27.9 cm Unique Bargains Fabric Organizing Closet Storage Storage Cube with Handles 1 Pc Brown Plain Weave 15*10.5*11in
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26.9 × 38.1 × 27.9 cm REGALWOVEN Fabric Organizing Closet Shelves Storage Cube with Handles 2 Pcs Brown Arrow 15*10.6*11in
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26.9 × 38.1 × 27.9 cm Unique Bargains Fabric Organizing Closet Storage Storage Cube with Handles 1 Pc Brown Square 15*10.5*11in
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41.9 × 29.8 × 22.9 cm TROFAST Storage box -
29.8 × 41.9 × 22.9 cm TROFAST Mesh storage box -
29.8 × 41.9 × 22.9 cm TROFAST Mesh storage box -
29.8 × 41.9 × 22.9 cm TROFAST Mesh storage box
Closet shelves come in two standard depths in American homes: 12 in (30 cm) for the shelf above a hanging rail, and 16 in (40 cm) for shelving in a walk-in or reach-in closet. Wire shelving is usually 12 or 16 in as well. Whatever bin you buy has to be shallower than that or it will tip forward.
The top shelf
The shelf above the rail usually has 12 to 18 in (30 to 45 cm) of space up to the ceiling. This is where bins with handles earn their keep: you pull them down rather than lift the lid in place. Fabric bins with a front handle, or lidded boxes with side handles, both work. Match the bin height to the space so you do not lose the top third to air.
Shelves in a walk-in
With 16 in of depth and shelves you can move, ordinary storage boxes fit. Measure the gap between shelves and the width of each bay, then decide how many bins per bay. Two bins of 14 in (35 cm) width fill a 30 in bay with a little room to grab them.
Wire shelves
Wire shelving has a lip at the front and bins can rock on the wires. Bins with a flat, rigid bottom sit better than fabric ones.
The search below is set to bins up to 16 in deep and 14 in high. Set the depth to 12 in for the shelf above the rail.
Other common spaces
- 13 × 13 cube storage binsFabric cubes, plastic bins and baskets that fit standard 13 in cube organizers from ClosetMaid, Better Homes, Threshold and IKEA.
- Bins that fit an IKEA TROFAST frameTROFAST bins are 16 ½ × 11 ¾ in with 4 or 9 in height. See IKEA's own bins and third-party bins of the same size, in one search.
- Boxes that fit an IKEA KALLAX cubeEvery storage box, basket and insert that fits a KALLAX compartment, from IKEA and other retailers. Opening is 13 × 13 in; depth 15 in.
- Boxes that fit a BILLY bookcase shelfBILLY shelves are 11 in deep and 30 in wide inside. See every storage box, magazine file and basket that fits, with the shelf height you have set.
- File boxes for letter-size foldersFile boxes that hold hanging folders and letter-size paper, in cardboard and plastic, with and without lids. Search by outer size for your shelf or closet.
- Bins that fit a fridge shelfClear fridge bins sized for the shelf depth and the gap between shelves. Narrow, deep and low bins that keep drinks, produce and snacks in order.
- Moving box sizesSmall, medium, large and extra-large moving boxes with their standard dimensions, plus wardrobe and dish boxes. See who sells each size.
- Bins that fit a pantry shelfClear pantry bins sized for shelf depth and the space between shelves. Narrow bins for cans and packets, wide ones for snacks, low ones for the top shelf.
- Photo storage boxes for 4 × 6 printsBoxes sized for 4 × 6 in photos, with room for dividers. Archival, plastic and decorative photo boxes from several retailers in one search.
- Shoe storage boxes that fit your shoesClear stackable shoe boxes, fabric boxes and drop-front boxes sized for sneakers, heels and boots. Search by the shoe size you own.
- Boxes that fit under the bedFind under bed storage boxes by the clearance you have. Most beds leave 6 to 8 inches; measure yours and see every box that slides in.
- Bins that fit under the sinkUnder sink cabinets are wide but the drain and trap take the middle. See slim bins, pull-out drawers and stackable organizers sized for the space that is left.
- Boxes and crates that fit vinyl records12 in LPs need an inside width of at least 12 ¾ in. See every box and crate that fits records, and how many they hold.