About this calculator
The Wardrobe Storage Calculator sizes the cubic-feet capacity of an Indian wardrobe — how many shirts, sarees, suitcases, jewellery and shoes it actually holds — based on dimensions and internal partition layout. Use it to plan before fabrication, or to validate that the wardrobe a vendor proposes is genuinely sized for what you own.
Indian wardrobe needs differ from Western — heavier saree storage, more jewellery, seasonal-storage suitcases, and family-shared usage. The calculator gives realistic capacities for each item type and tells you whether a 10 Rft wardrobe will fit a family of four's clothes or not.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Item-count capacity (shirts, sarees, suitcases) per wardrobe size.
- Hanging vs folded vs drawer storage breakdown.
- Saree section sizing (separate from regular hanging).
- Suitcase loft space estimated.
- Free PDF for designer cross-check.
Features
- Wardrobe Rft input.
- Height toggle.
- Internal layout picker.
- Family size (clothes count).
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
10 Rft × 8 ft wardrobe with standard 50% hanging / 30% drawers / 20% loft holds: ~120 shirts OR 80 sarees on hangers, ~20 folded shelves of t-shirts and trousers, 4–6 suitcases in loft. Adding a dedicated saree section reduces shirt capacity to ~80 but adds 60–80 saree slots.
Why this estimate is more accurate
Most Indian wardrobes are under-spec'ed for jewellery and saree storage — then families live with overflow boxes for years. Sizing properly upfront (₹3–8k of extra accessories at carpentry stage) avoids the cost of a 2nd wardrobe later.
Material comparison
| Wardrobe size | Family size | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Rft × 7 ft (small) | 1 person | ~60 shirts + 8 sarees + 2 suitcases |
| 8 Rft × 7 ft (single) | 1–2 people | ~90 shirts + 30 sarees + 3 suitcases |
| 10 Rft × 8 ft (couple) | 2 people | ~150 shirts + 60 sarees + 5 suitcases |
| 12 Rft × 8 ft (family) | 2 + 1 child | ~200 shirts + 80 sarees + 7 suitcases |
| 15+ Rft / walk-in | 2 + 2 children | ~280 shirts + 120 sarees + 10+ suitcases |
What affects the final cost
- Hanging section — full-height (6 ft) takes long dresses; half-height (3 ft) doubles capacity for shirts.
- Drawers — 6 drawer set ₹15–35k; needed for socks, innerwear, accessories.
- Saree pull-out — 24" wide × 36" deep saree storage ₹8–18k.
- Jewellery drawer — felt-lined, lockable ₹6–15k; rarely needed but high-value.
- Loft height — 2 ft loft holds 4–6 medium suitcases; below 2 ft mostly unused.
- Internal lighting — LED strip with door sensor ₹3–7k; high-utility upgrade.
City-wise cost variations
Family wardrobe needs:
- Single working professional — 8 Rft enough
- Couple no kids — 10–12 Rft per bedroom
- Couple + 1 child — 12 Rft master + 8 Rft kids
- Couple + 2 children — 15 Rft master + 8 Rft each kids
- Joint family households — add 30–40% over above