Measurements
Explains linear, quadratic and cubic space, how each is calculated, and what facings, half facings and sites mean.
On the platform you will encounter 3 primary forms of measurement.
- Linear space
- Quadratic space
- Cubic space
They measure length, area and volume, for example in m, m² and m³. Compare figures of the same kind.
Linear space
The amount of space measuring only an X axis of a site
Formula: (ProductWidth x Facings Wide)
Example: If your product width is 20cms, and there are two facings, your linear space is 40cm.
Where a category has little or no stacking, linear space is enough to compare products.
Quadratic space
The amount of space measuring an X and Y axis of a site
Formula: (ProductWidth x Facings Wide) x (ProductHeight x Facings High)
Example: If your product is 20cms wide and 30cms tall, and there are 2 facings wide and 2 facings high on shelf, your quadratic space is (2 x 20) x (2 x 30) = 2400cm²
If there is lots of stacking in the category, this is the best space metric to use.
Cubic space
The amount of space measuring X, Y and Z dimensions of a site
Formula: (ProductWidth x Facings Wide) x (ProductHeight x Facings High) x (ProductDepth x Facings Deep)
A useful metric when working out optimum shelf capacity or maximising availability, alongside rate of sale data.
Facings and sites
Facing
The standard orientation for a product facing from the shelf
Facings are counted in each direction. Three of the same product side by side are three facings wide, and two stacked on top of each other are two facings high.
Half facing
A product may be rotated to fit more on the shelf
Site
One placement of a product on the shelf, with all of its facings in that place. A product on two shelves has two sites.