Double rod closets are intended to be used for hanging shirts and pants which are generally less than 40 inches long.
Double rod closet height.
Continue to allow about 24 inches of space from the rod to the back of the wall but increase the height of the top rod.
The standard height dual closet rods.
Continue measuring up the wall to a height 84 inches.
If installing a double rod closet system mount the top rod 81 inches above the floor.
For a single rod closet the standard rod height is 66 5 inches.
If you are installing dual rods in the closet the hanging measurements and spacing changes.
For a double rod closet the standard height of the top rod is 81 75 inches from the floor and the standard height of the bottom rod is 40 5 inches.
Measure up from the floor to a height of 42 inches and mark the wall lightly with a pencil.
In these cases the upper rod is usually installed at a height of 80 inches while the lower rod is positioned at 40 inches.
Double rod systems put this extra space to use with an additional rod mounted a few feet below the top rod.
Another factor that will shift this height is if you choose to use a double rod system in your closet.