13 × 13 cube storage bins
Fabric cubes, plastic bins and baskets that fit standard 13 in cube organizers from ClosetMaid, Better Homes, Threshold and IKEA.
49 boxes fit
Width 26–33, depth 26–38, height 24–33 cm
"13 × 13" is the unofficial standard for cube storage. ClosetMaid, Better Homes & Gardens, Threshold, Room Essentials and IKEA KALLAX all make cube organizers with openings close to 13 in (33 cm), so a bin sold as a 13 in cube fits nearly all of them. Nearly: some organizers have 11 in openings, and a 13 in bin will not go in.
Check the opening, not the outside
Measure the inside of one compartment, width and height. Then check the depth: most cube organizers are 11 to 15 in (28 to 39 cm) deep, and a bin that is deeper than the shelf sticks out.
Common cube sizes:
- 13 × 13 in opening, 15 in deep: KALLAX and most 4-cube and 9-cube organizers.
- 11 × 11 in opening: many "mini" or "kids" organizers. Look for bins sold as 11 in.
- 12 × 12 in opening: some closet systems. A 12 in bin fits; a 13 in fabric bin can be squeezed in but will bulge.
Fabric, plastic or woven
Fabric cubes are the cheapest and fold flat, but they sag when half empty. Plastic bins keep their shape and can be wiped clean. Woven baskets look best in a living room and cost the most. All three come in the 13 in size.
The search below matches bins between 10 and 13 in wide and high. Lower the width slider to 11 in if your organizer has small openings.
Other common spaces
- 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.
- Bins that fit a closet shelfBins 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.
- 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.