Size Guide
Every gondola size we sell, what fits on each shelf depth, and how much floor a run takes up.
Updated 2026-11-07 • Sizes from our current catalog • By TX Store Fixtures
Quick answer
Pick the height by where the shelving goes and how much you need to see across the store.
| Height | Where it goes | Island | Wall | End cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54" | Counter-height aisles. Staff can see over the top. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 72" | Full-height aisles and walls. More shelves per section. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 96" | Tall perimeter walls only. It uses the wall for support. | No | Yes | No |
Example: most convenience stores keep island aisles at 54" so the register can see every aisle.
Depth is how far the shelf comes out from the back panel. Deeper shelves hold bigger boxes but take more floor.
| Shelf depth | What fits | Island width |
|---|---|---|
| 16" | Single items people grab fast: candy, chips, gum, health & beauty, canned goods, 20 oz drinks. The convenience-store standard. | 35" |
| 19" | Mid-size boxes and bottles: cereal, paper towels, detergent, wine and liquor, auto supplies. | 41" |
| 22" | Big and bulky stock: cases of water, pet food, diapers, bulk packs, small appliances. | 47" |
Island width = 2 × shelf depth + 3" center upright.
Every island and wall section is 48" (4 ft) long. The first section of a run is a starter — it has both uprights. Each add-on shares one upright with the section before it. Every section is exactly 4 ft, so a 20 ft run is 1 starter + 4 add-ons.
| Run length | Sections | Starter + add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 2 | 1 + 1 |
| 12 ft | 3 | 1 + 2 |
| 16 ft | 4 | 1 + 3 |
| 20 ft | 5 | 1 + 4 |
| 24 ft | 6 | 1 + 5 |
Island: 2 × shelf depth + 3". A 19" island is 41" wide.
Wall unit: shelf depth + 3" for the upright. A 19" wall unit is 22" deep.
End caps: 16" shelf + 3" upright. Add 19" to each end of an island run.
Aisles: ADA requires at least 36" clear. Plan 42–48" so two carts can pass.
| Layout | Math | Floor width |
|---|---|---|
| Two 19" islands, one 48" aisle between | 41 + 48 + 41 | 130" (10 ft 10 in) |
| Two 16" islands, one 42" aisle between | 35 + 42 + 35 | 112" (9 ft 4 in) |
How wide does my store need to be?
Shelf depth
Aisle width
Islands
These are the real combinations. A dash means we do not make that size.
| Height × depth | Island | Wall | End cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54" × 16" | Black, White | Black, White | Black, White |
| 54" × 19" | Black | — | — |
| 72" × 16" | Black | Black | Black |
| 72" × 19" | Black | Black, White | — |
| 72" × 22" | Black | Black, White | — |
| 96" × 16" | — | White | — |
Back panels are slatwall in 9 finishes: Black, White, Paint Grade, Hard Rock Maple, Birch, Mahogany, Gray, Rustic and Mirror.
Shop: Double-Sided Gondola Shelving (Island) • Gondola Wall Shelving • Gondola End Cap Shelving
Each section comes with its base shelves. Add shelves above to suit what you stock. We recommend 3 per side, so 6 on a double-sided island, but you can add more or use fewer. Each shelf holds 200–250 lb.
Extra shelves (Gondola Upper Shelf) come 36" or 48" long, 16", 19" or 22" deep, black or white.
Or draw it in Build My Store and we will count the sections for you.
Not sure which sizes fit your floor? Draw your store in Build My Store or send us your measurements, and we will count the sections for you.
Our sections are 48" long, 54" or 72" tall (96" on walls), with 16", 19" or 22" shelves.
Our end caps are 36" wide and 54" or 72" tall. The shelf is 16" deep; with the 3" upright, each end cap adds 19" to the run.
Two shelf depths plus a 3" center upright: 35" with 16" shelves, 41" with 19", 47" with 22".
Each of our gondola shelves holds 200–250 lb.
54" for island aisles, so staff can see across the store. Use 72" or 96" on the walls.
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