To accurately measure a rack, especially a pallet rack, you need to determine its key dimensions: Depth, Height, and Width. These measurements are crucial for ensuring proper fit, capacity, and layout within a warehouse or storage area.
Key Rack Dimensions
Measuring a rack involves taking specific points of reference for each dimension. Here's a breakdown of the standard measurements:
Measuring Depth
The depth of a rack indicates the distance from the front to the back.
- Depth – measure the distance from outside of one post face to the outside of the other post face.
This measurement is essential for understanding how deep the storage bays are and what size pallets or items can be stored effectively.
Measuring Height
The height measurement tells you the overall vertical size of the rack structure.
- Height – measure the distance from the bottom of the foot plate to the top of the post.
Knowing the total height is vital for complying with building codes, clearance requirements, and forklift operational limits.
Measuring Width
The width refers to the horizontal size of the upright posts.
- Width – measure the width across the outside face of the upright post.
This measurement helps in calculating the total space occupied by the uprights and planning aisle widths.
Summary of Measurements
Here's a quick summary of how to measure the key dimensions:
| Dimension | How to Measure |
|---|---|
| Depth | Outside face of one post to the outside face of the other post. |
| Height | Bottom of the foot plate to the top of the post. |
| Width | Across the outside face of the upright post. |
These measurements are fundamental when assessing existing racking systems or planning for new installations.
For more details on measuring pallet racking, you can consult resources like the Ziglift Pallet Racking Guide.
