IKEA BILLY Bookcase Dimensions
Complete dimensions for all IKEA BILLY Bookcase sizes — assembled measurements, flat-pack box dimensions, and weight.
Will your BILLY fit?
Will a BILLY fit in my car?
The standard BILLY flat-pack box (81" × 12" × 31") fits in most SUVs with seats folded. It fits diagonally in many sedans through the fold-down seat pass-through. The narrow and corner BILLY boxes (81" × 8" × 17") fit in nearly any car.
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Assembled, the standard BILLY (31.5" wide × 11" deep) fits through any standard door. The height (79.5") is close to standard door height (80"), so tilt slightly if needed. The flat-pack box clears all standard doors easily.
Check with calculatorWill a BILLY fit up stairs?
Assembled, the standard BILLY fits up most stairs but the 79.5" height makes landing turns tight. Carry it vertically and pivot at landings. For tight stairs, carry the flat-pack box instead — it's much easier at 12" × 31".
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Assembled, the standard BILLY (31.5" × 11" × 79.5") fits in all standard passenger and freight elevators. The flat-pack box also fits easily. No tilting needed.
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BILLY bookcase dimensions
The standard IKEA BILLY bookcase is 80 cm wide, 28 cm deep, and 202 cm tall, or about 31.5 x 11 x 79.5 inches. That 79.5 inch height is the number to watch at doors because many US interior doors are about 80 inches tall before trim and flooring reduce the usable clear height.
BILLY bookshelf dimensions for door and car checks
Flat-packed, the standard BILLY box is roughly 81 x 12 x 31 inches. It clears a normal door easily, but it may be too long for a sedan trunk unless the rear seats fold and the box can pass through diagonally. The narrow BILLY box is easier at about 81 x 8 x 17 inches.
All Sizes & Dimensions
| Model | W | D | H | Box Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILLY Standard 002.638.50 | 31.5" 80cm | 11" 28cm | 79.5" 202cm | 81" × 12" × 31" | 65 lbs |
BILLY Narrow 404.019.33 | 15.75" 40cm | 11" 28cm | 79.5" 202cm | 81" × 8" × 17" | 42 lbs |
BILLY Short 802.638.44 | 31.5" 80cm | 11" 28cm | 41.75" 106cm | 44" × 12" × 31" | 40 lbs |
BILLY Corner 895.432.01 | 15.75" 40cm | 11" 28cm | 79.5" 202cm | 81" × 8" × 17" | 38 lbs |
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