{
  "name": "Garage Sizing & Clearance Reference",
  "publisher": "CleanGarageHelp",
  "url": "https://cleangaragehelp.com/reference",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
  "updated": "2026-08-02",
  "note": "Free to use and cite. Attribution appreciated, not required.",
  "garage_classes": [
    {
      "id": "1car",
      "label": "One-car",
      "width_ft": [
        12,
        16
      ],
      "depth_ft": [
        20,
        24
      ],
      "area_sqft": [
        240,
        384
      ],
      "door_width_ft": [
        8,
        10
      ],
      "max_overhead_racks": 1,
      "usable_wall_ft": [
        24,
        30
      ],
      "typical_cabinet_run_ft": [
        6,
        8
      ],
      "floor_coating_sqft": 300
    },
    {
      "id": "2car",
      "label": "Two-car",
      "width_ft": [
        20,
        26
      ],
      "depth_ft": [
        20,
        24
      ],
      "area_sqft": [
        400,
        624
      ],
      "door_width_ft": [
        16,
        18
      ],
      "max_overhead_racks": 2,
      "usable_wall_ft": [
        40,
        48
      ],
      "typical_cabinet_run_ft": [
        11,
        14
      ],
      "floor_coating_sqft": 500
    },
    {
      "id": "3car",
      "label": "Three-car",
      "width_ft": [
        31,
        34
      ],
      "depth_ft": [
        20,
        24
      ],
      "area_sqft": [
        620,
        816
      ],
      "door_width_ft": [
        16,
        18
      ],
      "max_overhead_racks": 3,
      "usable_wall_ft": [
        55,
        65
      ],
      "typical_cabinet_run_ft": [
        16,
        20
      ],
      "floor_coating_sqft": 800
    }
  ],
  "clearance_rules": [
    {
      "rule": "center_bay_unavailable",
      "detail": "Overhead racks cannot go in the center bay: horizontal door tracks, opener rail and motor unit occupy it. Place along side and back walls.",
      "why": "Horizontal door track, opener rail and motor unit occupy the centre bay."
    },
    {
      "rule": "low_ceiling_warning",
      "threshold_ft": 8,
      "detail": "At an 8ft ceiling with a 22in minimum rack drop the rack bottom sits at ~6ft2in — clears a sedan but blocks walking. Recommend perimeter placement only."
    },
    {
      "rule": "perimeter_floor_buffer_in",
      "value": 18
    },
    {
      "rule": "vehicle_side_clearance_ft",
      "value": [
        2,
        3
      ]
    },
    {
      "rule": "do_not_scale_from_door",
      "detail": "Doors come in 7ft AND 8ft heights (14% error) and 16ft AND 18ft widths (12.5%). Compounded ~25% area error. Never use the door as the primary scale anchor — ask the user to tap their garage size."
    }
  ],
  "product_specs": [
    {
      "category": "cabinets",
      "brand": "Gladiator",
      "name": "Gladiator RTA Steel Freestanding Cabinet",
      "dimensions": "36\"W x 72\"H x 24\"D",
      "capacity": "300 lb",
      "linear_ft": 3,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "cabinets",
      "brand": "Husky",
      "name": "Husky 6-Piece Welded Steel System",
      "dimensions": "109\"W x 75\"H x 19.6\"D",
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": 9.1,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "cabinets",
      "brand": "NewAge",
      "name": "NewAge Bold 3.0 — 9 Piece Set",
      "dimensions": "132\"W x 18\"D x 76.75\"H",
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": 11,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "cabinets",
      "brand": "Husky",
      "name": "Husky 9-Piece Welded Steel System",
      "dimensions": "133\"W x 75\"H x 19.6\"D",
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": 11.1,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "cabinets",
      "brand": "NewAge",
      "name": "NewAge Pro 3.0 — 6 Piece Set",
      "dimensions": "92\"W x 24\"D x 85.25\"H",
      "capacity": "1000 lb/cabinet",
      "linear_ft": 7.7,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "overhead",
      "brand": "Fleximounts",
      "name": "Fleximounts 4x8 Overhead Rack (GR48B-E)",
      "dimensions": "96\"W x 48\"D",
      "capacity": "600 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": "22-40\"",
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "overhead",
      "brand": "Fleximounts",
      "name": "Fleximounts 4x6 Overhead Rack (GR46B-E)",
      "dimensions": "72\"W x 48\"D",
      "capacity": "450 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": "22-40\"",
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "overhead",
      "brand": "SafeRacks",
      "name": "SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Rack",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "600 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": "12-45\"",
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "wall",
      "brand": "Proslat",
      "name": "Proslat PVC Slatwall 8ft x 4ft",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "75 lb/sq ft",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": 32,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "wall",
      "brand": "Gladiator",
      "name": "Gladiator GearWall Panel 2-Pack",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "50 lb/sq ft",
      "linear_ft": 16,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "wall",
      "brand": "Flow Wall",
      "name": "Flow Wall Modular Panels (6-pack)",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "100 lb/sq ft",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": 24,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "floor",
      "brand": "Rust-Oleum",
      "name": "Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield 120oz Kit",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": 250,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "floor",
      "brand": "Rust-Oleum",
      "name": "Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield 240oz Kit",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": 500,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "floor",
      "brand": "ArmorPoxy",
      "name": "ArmorPoxy Polyaspartic Broadcast Kit",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": 400,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "bench",
      "brand": "Husky",
      "name": "Husky 72in Adjustable Height Workbench",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "2300 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "toolwall",
      "brand": "Wall Control",
      "name": "Wall Control 32x48 Metal Pegboard Kit",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "200 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": 10.5,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "lighting",
      "brand": "Feit",
      "name": "Feit 4ft 55W Linkable LED Shop Light",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": 5000
    },
    {
      "category": "bike",
      "brand": "StoreYourBoard",
      "name": "StoreYourBoard Swivel Mount Bike Rack",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": "50 lb",
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    },
    {
      "category": "totes",
      "brand": "HDX",
      "name": "HDX 27 Gal Tough Storage Bin with Lid",
      "dimensions": null,
      "capacity": null,
      "linear_ft": null,
      "coverage_sqft": null,
      "sqft": null,
      "drop_range": null,
      "lumens": null
    }
  ],
  "scoring_dimensions": [
    {
      "key": "floor",
      "label": "Floor Reclaimed",
      "weight": 30
    },
    {
      "key": "vertical",
      "label": "Vertical Storage",
      "weight": 25
    },
    {
      "key": "safety",
      "label": "Safety",
      "weight": 25
    },
    {
      "key": "finish",
      "label": "Finish & Light",
      "weight": 20
    }
  ],
  "sources": "GarageTransformed, Alan's Factory Outlet, A1 Garage door charts, The Garage Guide"
}