Pantry Shelf Depth
How deep should pantry shelves be?
Inventory Visibility Limits
For reach-in pantries, 12" to 14" is ideal to prevent items from getting lost in the back. For walk-in pantries, 16" to 18" can be used for bulk items, but u-shaped 12" shelving provides the best visibility.
Limiting shelf depth to 12"–16" for reach-in pantries to prevent items from being lost in the "dark" back rows.