How much floor space should I allocate for filing and storage?

A standard lateral file cabinet (4-drawer, 30" wide) requires approximately 15 sq ft of floor space including drawer extension clearance (cabinet depth 20" + 26"+ drawer extension + aisle). For open shelving, allow 36" aisle width in front of shelves. A practical guideline for office space planning: allocate 8–12% of total office floor space for storage and filing. Records rooms with high-density mobile shelving can increase storage capacity 2–3× within the same footprint. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we provide space planning guidance — call 1-800-460-0858.