Best width for a shelf so it won’t tip over?

My parents lack shelves to store their stuff in their basement so they bought material to make shelves. I would like to build an extra one with wheels but won’t be placed against the wall, but unsure what width is safe so it doesn’t tip over. This shelf would store stuff that come and go often. It would be at least 5’ in length and 5’-6’ in height with top, middle, bottom shelves. submitted by /u/claire_heartbrain [link] [comments]

May 30, 2025 - 16:02
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My parents lack shelves to store their stuff in their basement so they bought material to make shelves. I would like to build an extra one with wheels but won’t be placed against the wall, but unsure what width is safe so it doesn’t tip over. This shelf would store stuff that come and go often. It would be at least 5’ in length and 5’-6’ in height with top, middle, bottom shelves.

submitted by /u/claire_heartbrain
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