Refrigerator - Shelf Weight Limitations

Some refrigerators have cantilever shelves which have brackets that fit in the rear wall supports and some refrigerators have non-cantilever shelves which rest upon side supports inside the refrigerator. The shelf weight limitations are the same for both styles of interior shelves.

Understanding the Shelf Weight Limitations Inside a Refrigerator

Refrigerators with cantilever or non-cantilever shelves are tested for 35 pounds per square foot.

• These shelves should not exceed 50 pounds total weight for full width shelves and 25 pounds for half width shelves.
• These same limitations hold true for glass and plastic vegetable bin covers.

An example of the weight of an average refrigerator item would be a gallon container. It weighs 8 pounds, and a full width shelf can hold 6 of them. A quart container weighs 2 pounds, and a full width shelf can hold 24. The door shelves have no specific limitations.

Additional Appliance Inquiries

It is our pleasure and privilege to assist with every appliance need. From a repair to a replacement, please contact us for guidance throughout each appliance journey.