How Many Books Do I Need?

Use this guide to estimate how many feet of books you’ll need to fill your shelves or displays.

Average Book Dimensions:

Height: 9-10.5"
Depth: 5-6"
Width (Spine Thickness): 1-1.25"

Bookshelf Size & Books Capacity:

Small Bookshelf:

Shelf Width: 24-36 inches (2-3 feet)

Books Per Shelf: 20-36 books

Total Needed: 2-3 feet of books

Standard Bookshelf:

Shelf Width: 36-60 inches (3-5 feet)

Books Per Shelf: 30-60 books

Total Needed: 3-5 feet of books

Large Bookshelf:

Shelf Width: 60-96 inches (5-8 feet)

Books Per Shelf: 50-96 books

Total Needed: 5-8 feet of books

Wall-to-Wall Shelf:

Shelf Width: 96+ inches (8+ feet)

Books Per Shelf: 80-120+ books

Total Needed: 8-10+ feet of books

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