How do I figure out how many filing cabinets an office needs?

A standard 2-drawer lateral cabinet (30 inches wide) holds approximately 1,200–1,500 letter-size hanging folders. Start by estimating your total active file count, then divide by the capacity per cabinet. Add 20–30% buffer for growth. Also factor in whether files are centralized or distributed — a 20-person office with departmental filing per team needs more total cabinet count than one with a centralized file room. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help map storage needs to specific product configurations — call 888-719-4960.