Storage & Filing — Expert Answer
How many drawers should my filing cabinet have — 2, 4, or 5?
Two-drawer lateral cabinets sit at roughly 28 inches tall — the right height to use the top as a work surface. Four-drawer laterals are the most common choice for volume filing in a standard office space. Five-drawer units maximize vertical storage when floor space is limited. For small offices or personal workstations, two drawers is usually enough; for departmental shared filing, four is the standard. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries all configurations — call 888-719-4960.