A common convention is 12″ from the back wall to the center of the rod. People typically put the closet rods in the middle of the closet. Minimum closet depth is 24″ so that puts the closet rod at 12″ too. Certain types of clothing tend to extend past the edge of the hanger.Click to see full answer. Correspondingly, what is the normal height for a closet rod?Standard rod height for a single closet rod is 60 inches, a height that leaves ample hanging space for floor-length dresses. When installing double rods, hang the top rod 80 inches from the floor and the bottom rod 40 inches from the floor. Leave at least 3 feet of space between the two rods.Likewise, what is a standard closet size? The size of a closet can vary widely. A typical closet is approximately 24-inches deep. A walk-in closet should be at least 36- to 48-inches deep. The width of the closet ideally is half the width of the room, if not more. A standard 12-by-12 bedroom would ideally have a closet 6-feet wide by 48-inches deep. Similarly one may ask, how long can closet rods go without support? Closet Rod is available in custom lengths up to 96 inches. A center support is required for beams longer than 48 inches. Additional supports are recommended if the closet rod will be supporting especially heavy apparel (i.e. winter coats, heavy weight suits, etc.).How much hanging space do you need for a shirt?Shelves for folded clothes should be placed around 12 inches apart. 84 inches is considered the minimum height to hold double hanging rods. Blouses and shirts will take up about 1 inch of rod space, pants and skirts around 1 1/4 inches and dresses, jackets and suits about 2 to 3 inches.
