Clothesline Length Calculator
Calculate the minimum clothesline length needed based on the number of items and their average width.
Plan your outdoor or indoor drying setup.
Clothesline Length Needed
Clothesline length depends on how many items you hang and the spacing between them.
Total Length = (Number of Items × Average Item Width) + (Number of Items × Spacing Between Items)
When using centimeters, the calculator converts to inches internally (1 inch = 2.54 cm), then provides results in both units.
When using meters, 1 meter = 39.37 inches.
Average item widths:
- T-shirts / tops: 18–22 inches (45–56 cm)
- Pants / jeans: 16–20 inches (40–50 cm)
- Towels: 24–30 inches (60–76 cm)
- Sheets: 60–80 inches (150–200 cm)
- Underwear / socks: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
Standard spacing between items: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)
Tips:
- Allow 1–2 feet extra at each end for tying
- For a parallel multi-line setup, divide by the number of lines
- Indoor lines should allow 2–3 feet clearance from walls