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Amazon Basics 5-Shelf Storage Unit, 35.6cm Wide
35.6 cm wide: it fits into a narrow gap between appliances.
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A 5-shelf storage unit in powder-coated alloy steel, measuring 35.6 x 60.1 x 152.4 cm, with height-adjustable shelves and levelling feet. The maker states a 90.7 kg load capacity and the unit has no wheels.
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How much room it really takes
Everything at the same scale, with a 1 m² square behind it so you can picture it properly.
Our assessment
Editor's score from 0 to 10 on five criteria. These are not the manufacturer's figures: they are our judgement, and we explain how we work them out in how we choose.
- Space efficiency4.2
- Capacity10.0
- Build quality7.0
- Ease of use6.0
- Design6.0
Worked out with an absolute anchor Editorial judgement
Full technical details
Figures the manufacturer does not publish appear as «—». We would rather leave a gap than fill it with an invented number.
| Unfolded measurements | |
|---|---|
| Width | 35.6 cm |
| Depth | 60.1 cm |
| Height | 152.4 cm |
| Usable surface | 2,140 cm² |
| Folded measurements | |
| Folded width | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Folded thickness | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Folded height | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Floor taken when stored | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Floor it still takes | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Weight and strength | |
| Weight | 6.7 kg |
| Maximum load | 90.7 kg |
| Interior storage | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Shelves | 5 |
| Drawers | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Linear metres of shelving | 1.8 m |
| Total shelf area | 10,698 cm² |
| Materials and assembly | |
|---|---|
| Surface | Steel |
| Frame | Alloy Steel |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Needs assembly | Yes |
| Assembly time | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Mechanism | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Portability | No Wheels |
| Warranty | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Size | 5-Tier (36 x 60 x 152 cm) |
| Item Dimensions | 34 x 58.9 x 152.4 centimetres |
| UPC | 840095886437 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
The analysis
At 35.6 cm wide, this unit takes up 2,139.56 cm² of floor, a footprint narrow enough for a gap beside a fridge or at the end of a run of kitchen units. The 60.1 cm depth is what decides how far anything placed on a shelf can sit, up to that distance from the front edge.
The five shelves are height adjustable across the 152.4 cm total height, so the gap between any two of them can be set to match what is stored, from tall boxes to flat trays, rather than fixing five equal tiers from the start.
The maker states a 90.7 kg load capacity and includes levelling feet for uneven floors. It does not publish how that load is distributed across the five shelves, nor the length of the guarantee or how long assembly takes. There are no wheels: once placed, moving the unit means lifting it.
In favour
- Height-adjustable shelves fit what is being stored, not a fixed layout
- Levelling feet correct for uneven floors in a kitchen or garage
- Alloy steel structure with a declared 90.7 kg load capacity
Against
- No wheels: repositioning the unit means lifting it, not rolling it
- The maker does not publish how the 90.7 kg load is distributed per shelf, nor the guarantee length
Best for: Anyone who needs five adjustable shelves to fit a narrow 35.6 cm gap and does not plan to move the unit once it is placed.
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Amazon Basics 5-Shelf Storage Unit, 35.6cm Wide
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