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Conversion Tables
These tables are used to convert current record capacity to cubic feet:
File Folder Drawers
| Letter-size drawer or box | 1.5 cubic feet |
| Legal-size drawer or box | 2.0 cubic feet |
| Letter-size, 36" shelf | 2.0 cubic feet |
| Legal-size, 36" shelf | 2.5 cubic feet |
Shelf Units
| Letter-size, 36" long | 2.4 cubic feet |
| Legal-size, 36" long | 3.0 cubic feet |
Map or Plan Drawers (flat)
| 2" x 26" x 38" | 1.1 cubic feet |
| 2" x 38" x 50" | 2.2 cubic feet |
| 4" x 26" x 38" | 2.3 cubic feet |
| 4" x 38" x 50" | 4.4 cubic feet |
Map or Plan Tubes (roll)
| 2" x 2" x 38" | 0.1 cubic feet |
| 2" x 2" x 50" | 0.1 cubic feet |
| 4" x 4" x 38" | 0.3 cubic feet |
| 4" x 4" x 50" | 0.5 cubic feet |
Magnetic Media
| Cassette Tapes (200) | 1.0 cubic feet |
| Magnetic Tapes (20) | 1.0 cubic feet |
Card File Drawers
| 3" x 5" x 26" long | 0.4 cubic feet |
| 3" x 5" x 14" long | 0.2 cubic feet |
| 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 26" long (tab) | 0.4 cubic feet |
| 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 14" long (tab) | 0.2 cubic feet |
| 4" x 6" x 26" long | 0.5 cubic feet |
| 4" x 6" x 14" long | 0.2 cubic feet |
| 5" x 8" x 26" long | 0.7 cubic feet |
| 5" x 8" x 14" long | 0.4 cubic feet |
| 6" x 9" x 26" long | 1.0 cubic feet |
| 6" x 9" x 14" long | 0.6 cubic feet |
| 8" x 8" x 26" long | 1.2 cubic feet |
| 8" x 8" x 14" long | 0.6 cubic feet |
For other types of storage, use the following equation:
Length (inches) x Width (inches) x Height (inches) = cubic feet per unit
(1 cubic foot = 1,728 inches)
