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Storage Capacity Calculator
Add wardrobes, cabinets, and storage units room-by-room. Get gross and usable volume, box-equivalent capacity, and a room-wise and type-wise summary — with a branded PDF.
Project Setup
Standard moving/storage box = 60 L
Storage Units
Enter internal dimensions per unit
| Room | Storage Type | Name / Ref | Length (cm) | Depth (cm) | Height (cm) | Qty | Gross m³ | Eff. % | Usable m³ | ~60L Boxes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 72% | — | — | ||||||||
| TOTALS — 1 unit | 0.000 m³ | 0.000 m³ | ≈ 0 | ||||||||
Summary — By Room
| Room | Usable m³ | ~60L Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Enter dimensions above to see summary. | ||
Summary — By Storage Type
| Storage Type | Usable m³ | ~60L Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Enter dimensions above to see summary. | ||
Efficiency Factor Reference
| Storage Type | Efficiency | Typical Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardrobe | 72% | Clothes / linens | Hangers + shelves reduce usable volume |
| Base Cabinet | 68% | Kitchen lower storage | Includes shutter and hardware loss |
| Overhead Cabinet | 75% | Kitchen upper storage | Good for light items |
| Loft | 82% | Seasonal storage | High efficiency for boxed items |
| Drawer Unit | 62% | Accessories / cutlery | Drawer hardware reduces usable space |
| Pantry | 78% | Dry groceries | Shelf-based vertical storage |
| Shoe Rack | 58% | Footwear | Depends on tilt and dividers |
| Utility Cabinet | 70% | Cleaning / appliances | Keep ventilation where required |
Download as PDF
All storage units, room-wise and type-wise summaries, and the efficiency reference table — formatted as a branded PDF report.
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