If you are installing dual rods in the closet the hanging measurements and spacing changes.
Double rod closet height.
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.
The standard height dual closet rods.
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.
In a closet that has double closet rods the typical heights of the rods are between 38 40 inches to center from the floor on the lower rod and 76 80 inches to center from the floor on the upper closet rod.
Double rod closets are intended to be used for hanging shirts and pants which are generally less than 40 inches long.
For a single rod closet the standard rod height is 66 5 inches.
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.
This is the location for the bottom hanging rod.
If installing a double rod closet system mount the top rod 81 inches above the floor.
Measure up from the floor to a height of 42 inches and mark the wall lightly with a pencil.