Vinyl shelf capacity calculator

Count LPs like a record store.

Record storage math is simple: usable shelf length divided by average record thickness, minus a little breathing room.

1. Measure a 20-record stack.

   Line up 20 typical records, measure without squeezing, divide by 20 — this catches gatefolds.

2. Leave flipping room.

   A 5% allowance protects against ring wear and keeps browsing possible.

3. Mind the weight.

   Vinyl runs ~35 kg per metre of shelf — check the shelf's rating before loading.

4. Need furniture?

   A Kallax cube holds ~89 LPs. See exactly how many records fit in a Kallax.