Gondola Shelving Dimensions & Specifications
Complete gondola shelving dimensions: upright heights 36-120in, section widths 24-48in, deck depths 13-31in, shelf depths 7-31in. Base bracket and back extension dimensions included.
Gondola dimensions are a specification decision, not a preference, wrong height, wrong depth, or wrong section width creates fixture problems that cannot be corrected without reordering.
- Upright heights: 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, and 96 inches per Lozier catalog (further heights to 120in and beyond available on order); height is the most visible dimension and must be consistent within a single gondola run
- Section widths: 36in (3ft) and 48in (4ft) center-to-center upright spacing; both use the same shelf and rail component system
- Shelf depths: 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31in, shelf depth is specified per shelf, not per section
- Base bracket depths: 13, 16, 19, 22, 25in standard; Load Easer brackets available at 13-31in depths
- Back extension heights: 24, 30, 36, 48in, used on wall sections to extend above the top rail
- Back panel widths match section width (36in or 48in); back panel heights match back extension height
This page provides complete dimensional specifications for Lozier gondola shelving components. Use this reference when verifying existing fixtures, specifying new sections, or ordering replacement components. Dimensions are nominal, actual assembled dimensions may vary slightly based on leveling leg adjustment and floor conditions.
Upright Heights
| Height | Common Application |
|---|---|
| 48in | Low-profile pharmacy, beauty, checkout-adjacent sections |
| 60in | C-store islands, checkout perimeter, low-profile feature sections |
| 72in | General retail mid-height; specialty retail primary aisles |
| 84in | Grocery center store, hardware, high-density SKU aisles |
| 54in, 66in, 78in, 90in, 96in | Full standard-height range: 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, and 96 inches; further heights up to 120in and beyond available on order |
Section Widths
| Width | Notes |
|---|---|
| 36in (3ft) | Tight floor plans, specialty sections, endcap proportions; same components as 48in |
| 48in (4ft) | Standard across all retail formats; broadest component compatibility |
Shelf Depths
| Depth | Primary Application |
|---|---|
| 13in | Cooler door adjacency; narrow back-wall specialty runs |
| 16in | C-store standard; health and beauty; packaged snacks |
| 19in | Grocery general merchandise; drug store; bottled goods |
| 22in | Grocery center store standard; dry goods; cleaning products |
| 25in | Large-format packaged goods; hardware general merchandise |
| 28in | Deep hardware and building materials categories |
| 31in | Deepest standard depth; bulk categories, bagged goods |
Base Bracket Dimensions
Every gondola section rests on Base Brackets, one at each Uprite. The Base Bracket sets the deck depth for that section. Lozier stocks Base Brackets from 13 to 31 inches in the following depths.
| Depth | Notes |
|---|---|
| 13in | Minimum depth. Cooler adjacency and shallow specialty categories. |
| 16in | Standard depth for most packaged goods retail. |
| 19in | Common grocery and drug store base depth. |
| 22in | Grocery center store standard base depth. |
| 25in | Large-format and hardware standard. |
| 28in | Deep base for bulk and building materials categories. |
| 31in | Maximum stocked Lozier depth; used for bulk pet food, building materials, and heavy warehouse-format merchandise. |
Duty tiers. Each Base Bracket in the depth range above is available in two duty tiers: Spring Locking (S), which is the standard tier, and Heavy Duty Spring Locking (HD), which pairs with Heavy Duty Uprites for higher deck loads. Spring Locking refers to the locking mechanism, not the load rating.
Load Easer (LEBB). The Load Easer is a supplemental accessory bracket that mounts between the primary Base Brackets, not a replacement for them. Adding a Load Easer to a section raises the deck load rating to 1,100 lbs evenly distributed for 13-19in depths and 1,300 lbs for 22-31in depths. Load Easer part numbers use the LEBB prefix (for example, LEBB06PTD) and are ordered separately from the standard Base Brackets.
Back Extension Heights (Wall Sections)
Back Extensions (BE) attach behind Wall sections and extend merchandising surface above the Base Deck. Lozier ships Back Extensions as either one-piece panels or two-piece stacks depending on the total height above the deck.
One-piece Back Extensions cover total heights from 36 to 72 inches. Standard stocked heights are 24, 30, 36, and 48 inches. Additional single-panel heights through 72 inches are available on order.
Two-piece Back Extension stacks cover total heights from 78 inches through 120 inches. Lozier pairs two single panels to reach the target height, per the catalog:
| Total Height | Pair |
|---|---|
| 78in | BE_36 + BE_36 |
| 84in | BE_30 + BE_48 |
| 90in | BE_36 + BE_48 |
| 96in | BE_42 + BE_48 |
| 108in | BE_66 + BE_36 |
| 120in | BE_66 + BE_48 |
Center Rail rule. Every section includes one Center Rail. Sections with back panels 96 inches or taller require a second Center Rail (two total). Omitting the second Center Rail on tall sections is a common BOM oversight.
Compatible Products
- Uprights all standard heights in Lozier product line
- TL and DL Shelves all depth options from 13in to 31in
- Base Brackets standard and Load Easer by depth configuration
- Island Sections complete island section assemblies
- Wall Sections wall gondola with back extension options
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Get a Free Component SpecificationFrequently Asked Questions
What are the standard gondola shelving heights?
Standard gondola upright heights are 48in, 60in, 72in, and 84in. The 84in height is the most common in grocery and hardware stores where maximizing vertical SKU density is the primary goal. The 60in height is standard in c-stores and checkout-adjacent sections where lower sightlines are preferred. The 72in height is a middle option used in specialty retail and sections where 84in is too tall and 60in is too short.
What is the standard gondola shelf depth?
There is no single standard, shelf depth varies by retail format and category. The most common depths are 16in for c-stores and health/beauty, 19in for drug stores and general merchandise, and 22in for grocery center store. Depths of 25-31in are used for large-format merchandise, hardware, and bulk categories. The correct depth for a specific application is determined by the deepest product in the planogram for that run.
How wide is a gondola section?
Gondola sections are 36in (3ft) or 48in (4ft) wide, measured center-to-center between uprights. The 48in section is the standard across most retail formats and provides the widest range of component options. The 36in section is used in tight floor plans or specialty sections where a narrower footprint is required. Both widths use the same upright, shelf, and rail components.
What is the depth of a gondola base bracket?
Base bracket depth options are 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, and 31in, matching the available shelf depth options. Specify the base bracket depth to match the deepest shelf in the run, a base bracket shallower than the shelf depth creates an unstable base for heavy loads. Load Easer base brackets are available at all depths and are required for categories with sustained heavy loads.
How tall is a gondola back extension?
Back extensions come in section widths (24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 inches) and stack to reach total heights from 36in one-piece to 120in two-piece per Lozier catalog pairings. Back extension height is added above the upright top rail, an 84in upright with a 48in back extension reaches 132in (11ft) total wall height. Specify back extension height based on the available wall height in your store and the visual coverage required. Two-piece back extensions are used when wall height exceeds the capacity of a single back extension panel.