USM Haller Dimensions & Grid Sizes: All Sizes at a Glance
The entire USM Haller system is based on a single principle: the 75-cm grid. Anyone who understands this grid can plan, replicate, or expand any USM piece of furniture. Here you'll find all the measurements you need.
The Basic Principle: 75 × 35 cm
Every USM Haller compartment is 75 cm wide and 35 cm deep. The depth is always the same - there are no deeper or shallower modules. The width can be halved (37.5 cm), but that's a special size that's rarely used. The height per level is also approximately 35 cm (internal measurement), with the balls and feet adding a few more centimeters.
Standard Dimensions of the Most Common Configurations
Lowboard (1 compartment high)
Height: approx. 39.5 cm (including feet). Width: 75 / 150 / 225 / 300 cm (1-4 compartments). Depth: 35 cm. Typical use: TV stand, hallway.
Sideboard (2 compartments high)
Height: approx. 74 cm (including feet). Width: 75 / 150 / 225 / 300 cm. Depth: 35 cm. Typical use: living room, office, dining room.
Shelf (3-6 compartments high)
Height: approx. 109 / 143 / 178 / 213 cm. From 109 cm, USM recommends wall mounting. From 178 cm, it's urgently advisable for safety reasons.
USM Kitos Desk Dimensions
The USM Kitos is the desk in the system. Standard dimensions: 175 × 75 cm or 150 × 75 cm. Height-adjustable version (Kitos M): electric adjustment from approx. 64 to 128 cm. The desktop is deeper than the shelving system (75 cm instead of 35 cm) and uses its own frame structure.
Individual Part Dimensions for DIY Builders
For everyone who wants to build themselves with compatible parts:
Balls: Diameter 20 mm, chrome-plated steel, with 6 threaded holes (M6).
Connecting tubes: External diameter 12.7 mm (½ inch), chrome-plated steel. Lengths: 345 mm (for 35-cm side), 695 mm (for 75-cm side). M6 thread at both ends.
Panels/Plates: Steel sheet, powder-coated, approx. 0.8 mm thick. Dimensions: 724 × 344 mm (standard compartment) or 724 × 724 mm (top/bottom plate for double compartment).
Connectors (Allen key connectors): M6 thread, total length approx. 30 mm. Tightened with the special USM connector puller (5 mm Allen key, long). You can find more about this in our tool guide.
Planning Tips
Wall clearance: Plan for at least 2-3 cm distance from the wall. The balls protrude slightly.
Load capacity: A USM compartment carries approx. 75 kg evenly distributed. For heavy items (turntables, printers) this is more than sufficient. No problem with books across the full shelf width.
Planning combinations: Use our configurator to calculate the overall dimensions and parts requirements for your desired configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
USM Haller follows a grid system. Module widths are 350 mm, 500 mm and 750 mm. Depths are also 350 mm, 500 mm and 750 mm. Heights are graduated in 175 mm, 250 mm, 350 mm, 500 mm or 750 mm. Combining these allows almost any furniture size.
Depth depends on use. 350 mm is typical for sideboards, TV stands and narrow shelving. 500 mm suits filing cabinets and deeper storage. 750 mm is rarely used and intended for very large pieces or room dividers.