12 Inch Wide Over the Door Pantry Organizer
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An over-the-door pantry organizer hangs baskets or shelves on the back of a pantry door, so it adds storage without drilling into a cabinet. The keyword asks for a 12-inch-wide unit. In our listing data, three over-the-door pantry organizers are close to that width: the Delamu units at 12.09 to 13 inches overall. None of them is exactly 12 inches, and the two units wider than 12 inches are shown with their figures. This page compares those three. The research file for this keyword holds only one non-matching listing, so the three Delamu listings come from a related research file checked on 2026-10-13. Check the current price on Amazon; this page does not list prices.
Quick answer
If the door is close to 12 inches wide, the Delamu 8-tier unit is the closest match: its bullets give 12.09 inches overall and its table gives 12.3 inches. It also states a 10 lb load per basket. If your door is 12.5 inches wide or more, or you want more levels, the Delamu 9-tier unit is 12.5 inches wide. The 13-inch Delamu 6-tier unit is the shortest, at 50 inches tall, but it runs past a 12-inch door.
Specs checked on 2026-10-13 from the cached Amazon listing data for each product. The tip-over guidance for tall, lightly loaded units is in the CPSC furniture tip-over guide.
Measure the door before you buy
The width you need is the width of the door face, not the width of the organizer. Most over-the-door units hang from the top of the door and rest on the door face, so the hooks must clear the hinges, the latch, and any trim. The listings give heights of 50 to 75.8 inches, and a door shorter than the unit will not take it.
For example, a pantry door 12.5 inches wide with trim that sticks out 0.5 inch on each side leaves about 11.5 inches of clear face. The 12.09-inch Delamu 8-tier unit would then overhang the trim by about 0.3 inch on each side. Measure the door face, not the frame, and check the clearance the listing asks for.
Comparison at a glance
| Product | Overall width (listing) | Depth (listing) | Height (listing) | Tiers | Load (listing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delamu 8-tier, 2-in-1 over the door or wall | 12.09 in (bullet); 12.3 in (table) | 4.92 to 5 in | 74.27 in | 8 | 10 lb per basket (bullet and spec) |
| Delamu 9-tier, adjustable | 12.5 in (table and bullet) | 5 in | 74.39 to 75.8 in | 9 | Not stated |
| Delamu 6-tier narrow | 13 in | 4.65 in | 50 in | 6 | Not stated |
Product cards
1. Delamu 8-Tier Over the Door Pantry Organizer, 2-in-1 hanging or wall mount
Specs (from the listing, checked 2026-10-13): 12.09 W x 74.27 H x 4.92 D in per the overall dimensions bullet; 12.3 W in the table; metal; 8 baskets (2 large, 3 medium, 3 small); over-the-door and wall mount; 2 sets of hooks and 4 adhesive stickers; 10 lb per basket (bullet and spec field).
Pros: The closest stated width to 12 inches, with two mounting options and a stated per-basket load. Cons: The bullet and table widths differ by 0.2 inch, and the bullets say to keep at least 5.6 inches of pantry depth.
Best for: A narrow pantry door that needs eight levels of storage and a stated per-basket load. Skip if: Your door is shorter than 74 inches.
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2. Delamu Narrow 9-Tier Over the Door Pantry Organizer, adjustable
Specs (from the listing, checked 2026-10-13): 12.5 W x 5 D in; 74.39 in overall per the bullet and 75.8 in per the table; metal; 9 tiers (3 large, 3 medium, 3 small); door mount; 3.58 kg item weight; anti-slip stickers on the cross bars.
Pros: Nine tiers in a 12.5-inch width, with adjustable baskets. Cons: The height differs between the table and the bullet, and the listing says the door must be at least 12.5 inches wide excluding the handle.
Best for: A door at least 12.5 inches wide that needs many levels. Skip if: Your door is narrower than 12.5 inches or your clearance is under 75 inches.
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3. Delamu Narrow Over the Door Pantry Organizer, 6-tier metal, wall mount
Specs (from the listing, checked 2026-10-13): 13 W x 4.65 D x 50 H in; metal; 6 large baskets, each 11.2 x 4.65 x 2.95 in per the bullets; wall mount or over the door; 3.5 lb item weight; removable baskets.
Pros: The shortest unit here at 50 inches, and the lightest at 3.5 pounds. Cons: At 13 inches wide it is wider than a 12-inch door, and the listing asks for at least 5.2 inches of clearance between the door and the pantry shelves.
Best for: A short pantry door, or a wall beside the door. Skip if: The door is narrower than 13 inches.
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Excluded from this set
The research file for this keyword also holds a JARLINK hanging organizer. Its width field reads 3.15 inches, and its listing describes a fabric hanging organizer with pockets rather than a metal pantry rack, so it is left out. Other wider over-the-door units seen in search results are not included, because their listings are not in the listing data.
What to check before you hang one
- The door’s top and bottom clearance, and any trim or handle that the hooks would rest against.
- The depth of the unit against the clearance the listing asks for, which is 5.2 to 5.6 inches for the Delamu units.
- The load per basket. Only the Delamu 8-tier listing states one, at 10 lb, so keep heavy cans on the lowest basket on the other two.
Example: a basket 11.2 inches wide, 4.65 inches deep and 2.95 inches high has about 154 cubic inches of space (11.2 x 4.65 x 2.95). Six such baskets give about 920 cubic inches, which suits spice jars and small boxes but not large cans.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying by the product title width instead of the measured width on the listing.
- Hanging the unit on a door that does not clear the trim.
- Putting heavy cans on the upper baskets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which over-the-door pantry organizer is 12 inches wide?
None is exactly 12 inches. The Delamu 8-tier unit is the closest, at 12.09 inches in its bullets and 12.3 inches in its table. The Delamu 9-tier unit is 12.5 inches and the 6-tier unit is 13 inches.
Will an over-the-door organizer damage my door?
The listings describe hooks and adhesive stickers, and none states a finish rating. Check the door’s finish and the hooks’ contact points before you hang the unit, and avoid heavy loads on a hollow-core door.
How much can each basket hold?
The Delamu 8-tier listing states 10 lb per basket. The 9-tier and 6-tier listings do not state a per-basket load, so keep heavy cans on the lowest basket.
Can I use it on a closet door?
The listings describe a pantry or door organizer. Check the door’s clearance and the depth before you hang it on a closet door.
Conclusion
For a door close to 12 inches wide, the Delamu 8-tier unit is the closest match, with a stated 10 lb per basket. For a door at least 12.5 inches wide, use the 9-tier unit. Measure the door face and the clearance before you buy.
