Plan a pegboard for tool storage. Enter the wall space and hole spacing to get the pegboard size, hole count, and rough tool capacity.
Approx Tool Capacity
— tools
Rough number of tools and hooks.Usage Tip
Mount pegboard on furring strips or a frame so the hooks have clearance behind the board. Trace each tool so you can see at a glance what is out of place.
THE MATH
Pegboard area = width × height
Holes ≈ (width ÷ spacing) × (height ÷ spacing)
Tool capacity ≈ area ÷ about 36 sq in per tool
Holes ≈ (width ÷ spacing) × (height ÷ spacing)
Tool capacity ≈ area ÷ about 36 sq in per tool
Standard pegboard has holes on 1-inch centers (light to medium hooks) or 2-inch centers for heavy-duty boards and larger pegs.
Tool capacity is a rough guide — big tools and bins take several holes, small hooks take one.
Tool capacity is a rough guide — big tools and bins take several holes, small hooks take one.
Pegboard must stand off the wall about 1/2 in (use furring strips or spacers) so hook ends can seat in the holes.
Standard 1/4-in pegboard suits most hand tools; use thicker tempered board or metal pegboard for heavy items.
Group tools by type and trace their outlines so everything has a home and you can see what is missing.
Standard 1/4-in pegboard suits most hand tools; use thicker tempered board or metal pegboard for heavy items.
Group tools by type and trace their outlines so everything has a home and you can see what is missing.