How do I measure my office to determine how many lateral file cabinets will fit?

Measure the available wall run length and subtract door swing clearances, then divide by the lateral file width to determine units per run. For example, a 12' wall (144") with a 36" door swing leaves 108" — that accommodates three 36" laterals or two 42" laterals. Always add 3"–4" per unit for clearance between cabinets and adjacent furniture. Count vertical space too — a 5-drawer unit at 66" needs wall clearance above for drawer labels to be readable. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help you plan a complete filing layout — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.