Ruler AR app iconRuler.
← 所有指南
耗时: ~3 min·难度: ●●●

How to Measure for a Bookshelf

Wall space, shelf depth, ceiling height, doorway clearance, bookshelf measurements that prevent a return trip to IKEA.

Bookshelves come in fixed dimensions, IKEA Billy is 80 cm wide × 28 cm deep × 202 cm tall, for example. Your job is to make sure those dimensions fit your space, your books, and your doorway.

为什么测量

  • Wall space fit
  • Doorway clearance for delivery
  • Floor flatness (for tall shelves)
  • Adjacent furniture clearance

需要准备

  • iPhone with Ruler AR
  • Length and Height modes

分步操作

  1. Wall width available. Tap left obstacle (wall, other furniture, door frame) to right. This is your max shelf width.
  2. Ceiling height. Floor to ceiling. Tall bookshelves (200+ cm) need to clear when tilted into position, subtract about 2 cm of tilt clearance.
  3. Depth (toward room). Distance from wall to nearest obstacle (sofa, coffee table, walking path). Most shelves 28-40 cm deep.
  4. Doorway for delivery. Many bookshelves ship in one piece. Compare shipping box dimensions to your front door, hallway, room door.

小贴士

  • Floor must be level, wedges or shims fix small slope
  • Anchor tall shelves to the wall, earthquake/child safety

常见错误

  • Forgetting ceiling tilt clearance, bookshelf doesn't stand up
  • Buying too-deep shelves for narrow rooms

常见问题

How deep should a bookshelf be?

Standard 28-30 cm, fits most books with room to grip. 35-40 cm if storing larger items (boxes, decor).

相关指南

Ruler AR
Free · iOS 16.6+
获取应用