Quick answer
What are the dimensions of an IKEA PAX wardrobe?
IKEA PAX frames come in three widths — 50, 75, and 100 cm (19¾, 29½, and 39⅜ inches) — and two heights: 236 cm (93 in) tall or 201 cm (79 in) short. Every frame is 58 cm (22¾ inches) deep. The tall frame leaves only about 3 inches under a standard 8-foot ceiling.
Size reference
All PAX sizes and dimensions.
| Model | W | D | H | Box Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAX Single (50cm)802.145.70 | 19.75" 50cm | 22.75" 58cm | 93" 236cm | 95" × 9" × 24" | 75 lbs |
| PAX Standard (75cm)002.145.69 | 29.5" 75cm | 22.75" 58cm | 93" 236cm | 95" × 10" × 31" | 92 lbs |
| PAX Wide (100cm)802.145.67 | 39.375" 100cm | 22.75" 58cm | 93" 236cm | 95" × 11" × 41" | 108 lbs |
| PAX Short (75cm × 201cm)502.145.68 | 29.5" 75cm | 22.75" 58cm | 79" 201cm | 81" × 10" × 31" | 78 lbs |
In context
PAX size examples.
IKEA PAX dimensions
A tall PAX frame is 236 cm high, or about 93 inches, with common widths of 50, 75, and 100 cm. The 58 cm depth is about 22.75 inches. The height is taller than a standard 80 inch door, so an assembled PAX normally needs to be tilted or assembled inside the room.
PAX wardrobe dimensions and ceiling clearance
The tall PAX leaves only about 3 inches under an 8 foot ceiling. That is enough for final placement, but tilt-up clearance can be tight if you build it flat on the floor. The shorter 201 cm PAX is safer for low ceilings, basements, and older apartments.
Run a check
Will your PAX fit?
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The assembled width, depth, and height at the widest points, including feet, handles, and any headboard or back panel.
- 02The flat-pack box dimensions, which is what you actually carry up the stairs and load into the car, not the built piece.
- 03The item's smallest dimension, which decides whether tilting or turning it on edge gets it through a tight opening.
- 04The clear opening of every space on the route, measured to the gap and not the frame, plus diagonal clearance at any turn.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Measuring the assembled piece when the flat-pack box is what has to clear the door and the trunk.
- ⚠Forgetting that a tall unit close to 80 inches is right at standard door height before trim and flooring eat into it.
- ⚠Assuming a long box fits a sedan trunk when it really needs folded seats or an SUV cargo bay.
- ⚠Planning the doorway but ignoring the turn at the top of the stairs or the landing pivot.
Go deeper
Calculators and other IKEA products.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
What are the PAX wardrobe flat-pack box dimensions?
The standard 75cm PAX box is approximately 95" × 10" × 31" (241 × 25 × 79 cm) and weighs about 92 lbs. The 100cm wide PAX box is 95" × 11" × 41" and weighs about 108 lbs. These are the frame boxes only — doors, shelves, and drawers come in separate boxes.
01How many boxes does a PAX wardrobe come in?
A complete PAX wardrobe system comes in multiple boxes: the frame (1 box per frame), doors (1-2 boxes), shelves and accessories (1-2 boxes), and optional interior organizers. A typical 2-frame PAX with sliding doors totals 5-8 boxes.
02Will a PAX fit under an 8-foot ceiling?
The tall PAX (236cm / 93") is very tight under an 8-foot (96" / 244cm) ceiling — only 3" of clearance. It works if there's no crown molding. The short PAX (201cm / 79") has 17" of clearance and fits comfortably.
03Can I build a PAX on its side and tilt it up?
IKEA recommends building the PAX on its back and tilting it upright, but this requires ceiling clearance equal to the cabinet depth (23") plus its height. In rooms with 8-foot ceilings, you have enough clearance for the tall PAX.
04How deep is an IKEA PAX wardrobe?
A PAX frame is 58 cm (22¾ inches) deep on its own. Add about 3.5 cm (1.4 in) for hinged doors or roughly 1 cm for sliding doors, plus interior fittings. Plan on about 65 cm (26 inches) of total depth from the wall once doors and handles are installed.
05What is the difference between the tall and short PAX?
The tall PAX frame is 236 cm (93 in) high; the short frame is 201 cm (79 in). The tall version maximizes hanging and shelf space but leaves only ~3 in under a standard 8-ft ceiling and is hard to tilt upright once built. The short version clears low ceilings, basements, and older apartments comfortably.
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