{"id":1636,"date":"2026-10-23T12:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probe-lockers.ltd.uk\/blogs\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2026-10-23T12:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:42:51","slug":"how-many-office-lockers-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probe-lockers.ltd.uk\/blogs\/office-lockers\/how-many-office-lockers-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Office Lockers Does Your Business Actually Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing office lockers is not just about finding enough space to fit them. You also need to think about how many people will use them, what they need to store and how your workplace operates day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order too few, and staff may struggle to find somewhere for their belongings. Order more than you need, and you could end up paying for storage that rarely gets used. A little planning beforehand can help you get the balance right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with Your Number of Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The easiest place to start is with your current headcount. If every employee works in the office five days a week and needs somewhere to keep their coat, bag and personal belongings, providing one locker per person is a sensible starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a business with 30 employees who all attend the office daily might need around 30 personal lockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, staff numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. If your business operates shifts, uses hot-desking or has a hybrid working policy, you may not need one locker for every employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider How Your Team Uses the Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid working has changed the way many businesses use their office space. Employees might only come in two or three days a week, and desks may be shared between different members of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this situation, office lockers can provide secure personal storage without requiring a permanent desk for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about how many people are likely to be in the building at the same time. If 40 employees share an office but no more than 25 usually attend on a typical day, you could start by planning for 25 lockers, then allow extra capacity for busier days and future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s worth checking actual attendance patterns before making a decision. The aim is to provide enough lockers for normal use, with some flexibility when more people come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Employees Need to Store?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of items being stored will affect both the number and size of lockers you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If employees only need somewhere for a handbag, coat or small personal belongings, compact compartments may be enough. However, staff who bring laptops, larger bags, gym kits or spare clothing may need more room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the following before choosing a configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n