So you’re putting in shelves and are wondering how much weight it can hold. Or you know the weight load, but don’t know the shelf length needed. We can help! Depending on if you want your shelves free standing on the wall, up against one wall, or in between two walls, the load capacity will differ. Here is a handy chart for your use!
Shelving Load Capacities
Open End to Open End
Shelf Length
Total Weight*
Per Lineal Ft*
1 ft.
75
75
2 ft.
130
65
3 ft.
135
45
4 ft.
160
40
5 ft.
175
35
6 ft. +
180
30
Wall to Open End
Shelf Length
Total Weight*
Per Lineal Ft*
1 ft.
90
90
2 ft.
140
70
3 ft.
150
50
4 ft.
180
45
5 ft.
200
40
6 ft. +
210
35
Wall to Wall
Shelf Length
Total Weight*
Per Lineal Ft*
1 ft.
105
105
2 ft.
150
75
3 ft.
180
60
4 ft.
220
55
5 ft.
250
50
6 ft. +
252
42
* Based on recommended installation methods. Load capacity will vary depending on specific applications.
