Enter the number of rows and columns of drawers, and any additional drawers not in a row or column into the calculator to determine the total drawer count.

Drawer Count Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the total number of drawers in a piece of furniture.

DC = (R * C) + D

Variables:

  • DC is the total drawer count
  • R is the number of rows of drawers
  • C is the number of columns of drawers
  • D is any additional drawers not in a row or column

To calculate the total drawer count, multiply the number of rows of drawers by the number of columns of drawers. Then add any additional drawers not in a row or column to this product.

How to Calculate Drawer Count?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Drawer Count using the given formula:


  1. First, determine the number of rows of drawers (R).
  2. Next, determine the number of columns of drawers (C).
  3. Next, determine the number of additional drawers not in a row or column (D).
  4. Next, insert the values of R, C, and D into the formula: DC = (R * C) + D.
  5. Finally, calculate the Drawer Count (DC).
  6. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge:

Number of rows of drawers (R) = 3

Number of columns of drawers (C) = 4

Number of additional drawers not in a row or column (D) = 2