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Why the compressor step changes a basket plan
Plan a level floor arrangement without pretending the raised ledge is empty space.
Think in rectangles, not total area
Imagine a 30 × 18 inch usable interior with a 10 × 9 inch step in the back-right corner. The full rectangle has 540 square inches; the step occupies 90. Subtracting those areas leaves 450, but it does not tell you which baskets can fit. Their individual width and depth still have to fit the remaining L-shaped floor.
What our planner tries
The tool splits that L shape two ways: a full-depth strip beside the step plus a smaller front strip, or a full-width front strip plus a smaller strip beside the step. It tries each basket orientation in each region and keeps the arrangement with the larger basket count. The drawing shows every rectangle it counted.
What it does not promise
This is a comparison of practical grid layouts, not a proof of the maximum possible packing. A mixed or custom basket collection may use space differently. The tool also leaves the top of the compressor step clear. To use that ledge, measure it as a separate support surface and check its usable height and the appliance’s instructions.
Access can be worth more than one extra basket
A tightly packed floor is useful only if you can remove what you need. Try a larger gap and compare the count. Losing one theoretical position may make the remaining baskets much easier to lift.