How many files can a lateral file cabinet hold?

A 36" lateral drawer holds ~250–300 letter-size or ~180–220 legal-size hanging folders. A 4-drawer 36" lateral holds ~1,000–1,200 letter files total — the equivalent of 10–12 bankers boxes. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we help buyers calculate how many units they need to replace bankers box storage — call 1-800-460-0858.