How Many Books Do I Need?
Use this guide to estimate how many feet of books you’ll need to fill your shelves or displays.
Average Book Dimensions:
Height: 9-10.5"
Depth: 5-6"
Width (Spine Thickness): 1-1.25"
Bookshelf Size & Books Capacity:
Small Bookshelf:
Shelf Width: 24-36 inches (2-3 feet)
Books Per Shelf: 20-36 books
Total Needed: 2-3 feet of books
Standard Bookshelf:
Shelf Width: 36-60 inches (3-5 feet)
Books Per Shelf: 30-60 books
Total Needed: 3-5 feet of books
Large Bookshelf:
Shelf Width: 60-96 inches (5-8 feet)
Books Per Shelf: 50-96 books
Total Needed: 5-8 feet of books
Wall-to-Wall Shelf:
Shelf Width: 96+ inches (8+ feet)
Books Per Shelf: 80-120+ books
Total Needed: 8-10+ feet of books

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Sand Books
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White Books
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Teal Mix Books
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Sandstone Books
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Purple Books
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Pink Mix Books
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Orange Books
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Navy Blue Books
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Mid Blue Books
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Light Teal Books
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Light Green Books
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