Boxes that fit a BILLY bookcase shelf
BILLY 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.
569 boxes fit
Width 10–75, depth 10–26, height 10–30 cm-
2×13.3 × 36.7 × 18.4 cm Book Storage Bin Sage Green - up&up™
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3×20.3 × 20.3 × 21.6 cm Braided Water Hyacinth with Tufted Embroidery Small Round Storage Basket - Cloud Island™
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4×22.9 × 30.5 × 12.7 cm Best Choice Products 9x12 Scalloped Shelf Baskets, Woven Storage Bins, 4 Pack - Natural
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4×20.8 × 34.5 × 12.3 cm Sterilite Stackable 6 Qt Storage Box Container, Clear, Marine Blue Lid, 5 Pack
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2×14.2 × 30.5 × 20.3 cm VUSIGN 4pk Collapsible Fabric Storage Baskets with Bamboo Handles Small Black
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4×21 × 34.6 × 12.1 cm Homz Snaplock 6 Quart Clear Organizer Storage Container Bin with Lid (10 Pack)
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4×21 × 34.6 × 12.1 cm Homz Snaplock 6 Quart Clear Organizer Storage Container Bin with Lid (20 Pack)
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4×21 × 34.6 × 12.1 cm Homz 6 Qt Multipurpose Plastic Storage Containers with Latching Lid (2 Pack)
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4×34.6 × 21 × 12.1 cm Homz Snaplock 6 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Container w/ Lid, Blue (10 Pack)
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4×21 × 34.6 × 12.1 cm Homz 6 Qt Multipurpose Plastic Storage Containers with Latching Lid, (10 Pack)
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4×35.9 × 19.7 × 12.4 cm Sterilite 6 Qt ClearView Latch Storage Box, Stackable Clear Plastic Bin with Latching Lid for Shoes & Home Organization, 24 Pack
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6 Liter Plastic Storage Boxes, Stackable Organizer Tote Containers for Shoes, Closet, & Home Organization (10 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6L Shoe and Closet Storage Box Stacking Containers, Clear (40 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6L Shoe and Closet Storage Box Stacking Containers, Clear (50 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6L Shoe and Closet Storage Box Stacking Containers, Clear (20 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6L Shoe & Closet Storage Box Stacking Containers, Clear (160 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story Durable 5.7-Liter Clear Shoe & Closet Storage Box Container (24 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story 6L Shoe and Closet Storage Box Stacking Containers, Clear (30 Pack)
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4×20.3 × 34.8 × 12.4 cm Life Story Durable 5.7-Liter Clear Shoe & Closet Storage Box Container (12 Pack)
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4×20.2 × 33.6 × 12.9 cm Cubby Storage Bin Blush Pink - up&up™
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2×26.7 × 18.4 × 17.8 cm John Bead 10x7x2.5in Joy Filled Storage 3 Stackable Clear Plastic Large Storage Box with Handles, 6-Compartment Insert for Arts & Crafts Supplies
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4×20.7 × 34.9 × 12.1 cm IRIS 6 Qt Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Latching Lid, Shoe Box, Clear, 12Pk
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4×20.7 × 34.9 × 12.1 cm IRIS 6qt 10pk Snap Top Plastic Storage Bin: Stackable, Portable, Transparent, Lidded Utility Tubs for School & Craft Supplies
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4×20.3 × 33 × 13 cm Cubby Storage Bin Deep Sea Blue, Teacher Supplies - up&up™
The BILLY bookcase is shallow. That is what makes it fit in a hallway, and what makes most storage boxes stick out of it. Before buying anything, the number to know is the depth: 11 in (28 cm) for the shelf itself, about 10 ¼ in (26 cm) usable once you account for the back panel.
Shelf dimensions
- Width: the 31 ½ in (80 cm) BILLY has about 30 in (76 cm) of clear width per shelf; the narrow 15 ¾ in (40 cm) version has about 14 in (36 cm).
- Depth: 10 ¼ in (26 cm) usable. Boxes deeper than that overhang the front edge.
- Height: adjustable. The shelf pins are spaced about 1 ¼ in (3 cm) apart, and most people end up with 10 to 14 in (25 to 35 cm) between shelves.
What works on a shallow shelf
Magazine files, paper boxes, letter-size document boxes and shallow fabric bins were more or less designed for this depth. IKEA's own TJENA and KVARNVIK boxes come in BILLY-friendly sizes, and Target and Amazon sell 10 in deep bins in many colours.
The search below is set to a depth of at most 10 in and a height of at most 12 in. Measure the gap between your shelves and adjust the height slider to match.
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.
- 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.