{"id":5780,"date":"2021-09-02T12:33:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pedlex.com\/?p=5780"},"modified":"2025-08-12T05:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T05:33:44","slug":"find-out-how-to-measure-your-rousseau-cabinets-and-drawers-and-choose-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/en\/find-out-how-to-measure-your-rousseau-cabinets-and-drawers-and-choose-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Find out how to measure your Rousseau cabinets and drawers and choose better"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Are you choosing a heavy-duty, high-density cabinet from Rousseau?<\/h4>\n<h4>Here is how to better choose its dimensions and customize it:<\/h4>\n<div>In order to choose the right Rousseau\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/catalogs_pdf\/partners\/rousseau\/general_catalog\/en\/02-R-Heavy-Duty-Modular-Cabinet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high density storage cabinets<\/a>\u00a0and drawers that best suit your needs, we offer you:<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5756\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dimensions-cabinets-Pedlex.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"103\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 sizes in\u00a0<b>width<\/b><b>,<\/b><\/li>\n<li>7 sizes in\u00a0<b>height<\/b>,<\/li>\n<li>4 sizes in\u00a0<b>depth<\/b>\u00a0and<\/li>\n<li>10 heights of\u00a0<b>drawers<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But how do you choose the right size to get the most out of your heavy-duty cabinets? And how do you make sure they will be right for your space?<br \/>\nWhen you choose their size, you can complete your configuration with a choice of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/catalogs_pdf\/partners\/rousseau\/general_catalog\/en\/22-Modular-Drawer-Preconfigured-Models.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drawers and roll-out shelves<\/a>, but also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/catalogs_pdf\/partners\/rousseau\/general_catalog\/en\/23-Modular-Drawer-Accessories.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessories<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; including work surfaces, casters, dividers and partitions, boxes, protective liners, and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, our storage experts at Pedlex are there to support you.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>______________________________<\/p>\n<h4><b>Follow our guide below to understand the various dimensions<br \/>\n<\/b><b>and thus choose the right robust cabinets and drawers from Rousseau:<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>1.<b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Cabinets\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; exterior dimensions and space available inside<br \/>\n2.<b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Drawers and shelves\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; choice of heights and space available\u00a0inside<br \/>\n3.<b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Accessories\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; how to choose the right ones when optimizing your practice<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>______________________________<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h4>1. The dimensions of our cabinets<\/h4>\n<p>First, you need to choose the right exterior dimensions that will fit into your space.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<b>external dimensions\u00a0<\/b>(also called nominal)\u00a0<b>correspond to the precise space\u00a0<\/b>that the cabinet will take up &#8211; this allows you to take this into account when planning your layout.<\/p>\n<p><i>For example, you can install a 36&#8243; wide cabinet in an empty space precisely 36&#8243; wide.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5758\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choix-de-dimensions-cabinets-Pedlex.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>We offer the following choices for exterior dimensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>\u00a0 Width\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; 18 &#8220;, 24&#8221;, 30 &#8220;, 36&#8221;, 48 &#8220;, 54&#8221; and 60 &#8220;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0<b>Height\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; 24 &#8220;, 28&#8221;, 30 &#8220;, 34&#8221;, 38 &#8220;, 44&#8221; and 58 &#8220;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0<b>Depth\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; 18 &#8220;, 21&#8221;, 24 &#8220;and 27&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><u>Please note:<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0 Please use the\u00a0<u>outside dimensions (also called nominal)<\/u>\u00a0as a reference measurement.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0<u>Not all<\/u>\u00a0width-depth combinations\u00a0<u>are available<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 The 44&#8243; and 58&#8243; heights and the 18&#8243; width\u00a0are only\u00a0<u>available as stationary cabinets<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 The\u00a0<u>height of the base<\/u>\u00a0(casters or moving base)\u00a0<u>is not included<\/u>\u00a0in the height of the cabinet.<br \/>\nIf your cabinet has a base,\u00a0<u>add the base height to the cabinet height<\/u>\u00a0to get the actual cabinet height.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 The\u00a0<u>work surface is not included<\/u>\u00a0in the height of the cabinet.<br \/>\nIt is added above the cabinet, so\u00a0<u>its height needs to be added to the height of the cabinet<\/u>, to give you the actual total height<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5754\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dimensions-interieures.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>INTERIOR DIMENSIONS:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How do you\u00a0<u>determine the space you have available<\/u>\u00a0for drawers or shelves that you would like to install in your cabinet?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s simple:<br \/>\nThe top and bottom panels are 2&#8243; high each.<br \/>\nYou should therefore\u00a0<b>subtract 4&#8243; from the total height\u00a0<\/b>of your cabinet to determine the available interior space.<\/p>\n<p><i>For example, if your cabinet is 24&#8243; high, the space available to install the drawers will be 20&#8243;.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>______________________________<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>2. The dimensions of our drawers and shelves<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>DRAWER AND SHELF HEIGHTS:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Choose between\u00a0<b>10 drawer heights\u00a0<\/b>allowing you to maximize your tool or merchandise storage capacity in each drawer:<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0 3&#8243;, 4&#8243;, 5&#8243;, 6&#8243;, 7&#8243;, 8&#8243;, 9&#8243;, 10&#8243;, 12&#8243; and 14&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Choose between the\u00a0<b>2 heights of our roll-out shelves<\/b>:<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 5&#8243; (for shelves with 3-sided access), and<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a06&#8243; (for shelves with front access).<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>These dimensions indicate the\u00a0<b>actual heights of each drawer front\u00a0<\/b>with its handle.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u><i>Please note:<\/i><\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Please\u00a0<u>use the actual heights of each front<\/u>\u00a0as a reference measurement.<br \/>\nDrawer fronts should\u00a0<u>add up to the empty space<\/u>\u00a0in your cabinet.<\/li>\n<li>Please do\u00a0<u>NOT use the inside height<\/u>\u00a0of the drawer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/image\/catalog\/nouvelles\/Hauteurs%20tiroirs%20et%20tablettes.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>SPACE AVAILABLE IN OUR DRAWERS AND SHELVES:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover the ACTUAL heights and depths available inside the drawers we offer.<\/p>\n<p>They will give you the dimensions of tools or merchandise that you can store in each drawer, in order to maximize your capacity:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5752\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dimensions-de-tiroirs.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>8 widths<\/b><u>\u00a0available\u00a0:<\/u><br \/>\n18&#8243;, 24&#8243;, 30&#8243;, 36&#8243;, 42&#8243;, 48&#8243;, 58&#8243;, 60&#8243;<br \/>\nTo find out the\u00a0<b>actual inside width of the drawer<\/b>,<br \/>\n<b>\u00a0 \u00a0 subtract 4&#8243;\u00a0<\/b>from the outside width of the cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>For the\u00a0<b>usable width in a drawer<\/b>,<br \/>\n<b>\u00a0 \u00a0subtract 4 1\/2&#8243;\u00a0<\/b>from the outside width of the cabinet.<br \/>\n<b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><i>example: cabinet 30&#8243; W ( &#8211; 4 1\/2&#8243; W) = 25 1\/2&#8243; width of space available\u00a0<\/i><i>in\u00a0your drawer<\/i><\/p>\n<p><u><b>4\u00a0depths<\/b>\u00a0<\/u><u>available<\/u><u>:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>18&#8243;, 21&#8243;, 24&#8243;, 27&#8243;<br \/>\nFor the\u00a0<b>actual drawer depth<\/b>,<br \/>\n<b>subtract 3&#8243;<\/b>\u00a0from the\u00a0outside depth of the cabinet<\/p>\n<p>To find out the\u00a0<b>usable depth in a drawer<\/b>,<br \/>\n<b>subtract 3 1\/2&#8243;\u00a0<\/b>from the outside depth of the cabinet<br \/>\n<i>example: cabinet 21&#8243; D ( &#8211; 3 1\/2&#8243; D) = 17 1\/2&#8243; depth of available space\u00a0in your drawer<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><u>Please note:<\/u><br \/>\n<\/i><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Please\u00a0<u>use the cabinet&#8217;s external dimensions<\/u>\u00a0(called nominal) as a reference measurement.<\/li>\n<li>When ordering your drawers, please\u00a0<u>do NOT use the actual interior dimensions<\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>______________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>3. Choosing accessories to optimize your cabinet<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you have chosen the optimal size of your cabinet, and the number of drawers or shelves it contains, all that remains is to accessorize it.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/image\/catalog\/nouvelles\/Accessoires%20cabinets.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>ACCESSORIES FOR CABINETS AND TOOLBOXES:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We offer several types of work surfaces, casters, handles, bumpers, locking mechanisms, hanging panels, and pull-out shelves.<\/p>\n<p><i>Remember &#8211; work surfaces and bases\u00a0<b>add 2&#8243; each<\/b>\u00a0<b>to the height<\/b>\u00a0of the cabinet<\/i><\/p>\n<h4><b>ACCESSORIES FOR\u00a0DRAWER INTERIORS<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/image\/catalog\/nouvelles\/Accessoires%20Tiroirs%20Rousseau%20Pedlex.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For optimal storage inside the drawers, you have the choice between:<br \/>\ndividers and partition kits, plastic boxes of various sizes, PVC mats, bit holders, cutting foams for tools, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Please\u00a0<b>use the height of the drawer front<\/b>\u00a0to choose the size of the drawer accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>useful height of the drawers is 1 inch less<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>example: 5&#8243; H drawer, ( &#8211; 1&#8243; H) = 4&#8243; height of available space in your drawer<\/p>\n<p><i><u><br \/>\nPlease note:<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n<p>When ordering your drawers,\u00a0<u>please use the dimensions of the drawer front<\/u>\u00a0(called nominal) as a reference measurement.<\/p>\n<p>Discover all the accessory options in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/catalogs_pdf\/partners\/rousseau\/brochures\/en\/Drawers-and-subdividing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brochure on drawers and compartments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>_______________<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/image\/catalog\/nouvelles\/Compartiments.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<h4><b>COMPARTMENTS, DIVIDERS AND PARTITIONS:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/catalogs_pdf\/partners\/rousseau\/general_catalog\/en\/22-Modular-Drawer-Preconfigured-Models.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our proposals for compartmentalizing and accessorizing<\/a>\u00a0your Rousseau drawer here.<\/p>\n<p>Calculating the dimensions of the compartments:<\/p>\n<p>The dividers are 1&#8243; thick.<\/p>\n<p>To know the\u00a0<b>usable width to the side of the dividers, subtract \u00bd &#8220;<\/b>\u00a0from the real dimension of the divider.<\/p>\n<p><i>example :\u00a0for a divider placed 5&#8243; from one side of the drawer ( &#8211; 1\/2 &#8221; W) = 4 1\/2&#8243; width available on this side of the divider<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><u><br \/>\nPlease note:<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0if you need help with compartmentalization<\/li>\n<li>We use the outside dimensions of the cabinet (called the nominal dimension of the drawers) as a reference measurement. Please use this dimension when configuring dividers and custom dividers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>_______________<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We believe that you now have a clearer understanding on the dimensions of our heavy duty R cabinets and drawers.<\/p>\n<p>Using their real measurements, you can precisely choose the cabinet and drawer dimensions that will best meet your needs. Thus, you will maximize your storage space and efficiency, taking into account the size and frequency of use of your tools or goods!<\/p>\n<p><b>Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mymodel-r.rousseaumetal.com\/?locale=en&amp;Wt.mc_id=PEDLEX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our configuration tool<\/a>\u00a0to create your Rousseau cabinets.<\/b><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/contact\">Contac us<\/a>\u00a0to optimize your space together.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u>We suggested several cabinet configurations that our clients often choose:<\/u><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/image\/catalog\/nouvelles\/Cabinets%20configurations.gif\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u>Discover the layout possibilities offered by the robust cabinet R by Rousseau metal:<\/u><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nmGOl4InNqM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We deliver your drawer dividers and partitions in less than 48 hours, as Pedlex is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedlex.com\/index.php?route=extension\/d_blog_module\/post&amp;post_id=66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sole warehouse for eastern Canada<\/a>. You will receive your storage accessories for Rousseau drawers faster because as a stocking dealer, we keep dividers and partitions in stock. 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