Rack Size Guide
Rack dimensions
Width: 20 1/2" outside. Depth: the depth you choose, measured outside from front to back. The rack rails sit 1/4" behind the front edge. Rack space: each rack unit (1U) is 1 3/4" tall. All heights are outside heights unless noted.
Straight racks and Heritage Series
Heritage Series racks (walnut and maple) are exactly the same sizes as the straight racks.
| Size | Inside height | Rubber feet | 6" hairpins | 12" hairpins | 16" hairpins | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1U | 2" | 4" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2U | 3 3/4" | 5 3/4" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 3U | 5 1/2" | 7 1/2" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4U | 7 1/2" | 9 1/2" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 5U | 9 1/4" | 11 1/4" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 6U | 11" | 13" | 18 1/2" | 24 1/2" | 28 1/2" | 15" |
| 8U | 14 1/2" | 16 1/2" | 22" | 28" | 32" | 18 1/2" |
| 10U | 18" | 20" | 25 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 35 1/2" | 22" |
| 12U | 21 1/2" | 23 1/2" | 29" | 35" | 39" | 25 1/2" |
| 14U | 25" | 27" | 32 1/2" | 38 1/2" | 42 1/2" | 29" |
| 16U | 28 1/4" | 30 1/4" | 35 3/4" | 41 3/4" | 45 3/4" | 32 1/4" |
| 20U | 35 1/4" | 37 1/4" | 42 3/4" | 48 3/4" | 52 3/4" | 39 1/4" |
Angled racks
16" deep at the base, 12" deep at the top.
| Size | Inside height | Rubber feet | 6" hairpins | 12" hairpins | 16" hairpins | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6U | 14 1/2" | 16 1/2" | 22" | 28" | 32" | 18 1/2" |
| 8U | 18" | 20" | 25 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 35 1/2" | 22" |
| 10U | 21 1/2" | 23 1/2" | 29" | 35" | 39" | 25 1/2" |
| 12U | 25" | 27" | 32 1/2" | 38 1/2" | 42 1/2" | 29" |
| 14U | 28 1/4" | 30 1/4" | 35 3/4" | 41 3/4" | 45 3/4" | 32 1/4" |
| 16U | 31 3/4" | 33 3/4" | 39 1/4" | 45 1/4" | 49 1/4" | 35 3/4" |
Half-Width racks
11 1/8" wide outside (9 5/8" inside), on rubber feet. Heights match the straight racks.
| Size | Inside height | Outside height |
|---|---|---|
| 1U | 2" | 4" |
| 2U | 3 3/4" | 5 3/4" |
| 3U | 5 1/2" | 7 1/2" |
| 4U | 7 1/2" | 9 1/2" |
| 5U | 9 1/4" | 11 1/4" |
| 6U | 11" | 13" |
Double Bay racks
40 1/4" wide, bottomless.
| Size | Inside height | Outside height |
|---|---|---|
| 2U x 2 | 3 3/4" | 5" |
| 3U x 2 | 5 1/2" | 6 3/4" |
| 4U x 2 | 7 1/2" | 8 3/4" |
Need exact numbers for your setup? Send us a message and we'll measure it for you.
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Add your gear and we will work out the rack units and the depth. Then take it straight to the builder and pick your wood and finish.
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Check your own gear before ordering. Depths here are the manufacturer's published chassis measurement. They do not include the cables, connectors, and power plugs behind your unit, which usually need another two to three inches. Our depth recommendation adds that clearance, but rear connectors vary a lot between units, so measure yours before you order. Not sure? Send us a message and we will check it with you.