Kmart Spice Rack Sizes and Dimensions: What Fits and How Much It Holds

What Are the Exact Dimensions of the Kmart Anko Spice Rack?

The most common Kmart spice rack is the Anko 2-Tier Spice Rack, a freestanding wire unit. Its published dimensions are approximately 27 cm wide, 14 cm deep, and 33 cm high. These figures are from Kmart Australia's product listings, which have remained consistent across recent stock runs.

The width matters most for countertop placement. At 27 cm, it fits neatly beside a toaster or kettle on a standard 60 cm benchtop, leaving roughly half the bench free. The 14 cm depth is shallow enough to sit in front of a backsplash without protruding awkwardly, but deep enough to hold standard spice jars lying flat.

A second, less common model is the Anko Bamboo Spice Rack, which measures about 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep, and 28 cm high. The bamboo version holds fewer jars but has a solid base that suits pantry shelves. Kmart has discontinued some sizes over the years, so always check the current listing before buying.

How Many Spice Jars Does Each Tier Actually Hold?

The wire rack's capacity depends entirely on jar size. With standard Australian supermarket spice jars, which are roughly 6 cm tall and 4 cm in diameter, the top tier holds about 6 jars and the bottom tier holds about 8 jars. That totals 14 jars, though you can squeeze in 16 if you mix small and tall jars.

The tier height is the limiting factor. The top shelf sits about 10 cm above the base, so jars taller than 9 cm will not fit on the lower tier's front row. The back row of the bottom tier has slightly more clearance because the shelf above is angled, but tall shaker-style bottles still need to go on the top tier.

If you use small 5 cm jars, you can fit roughly 18 jars total by placing them two deep on the bottom tier. If you use tall 10 cm jars, capacity drops to about 8. Measure your tallest jar before buying; the rack's fixed shelf heights cannot be adjusted.

What Spice Jar Sizes Fit in a Kmart Spice Rack?

The rack is designed for standard round spice jars, not rectangular or square ones. Round jars with a diameter up to 4.5 cm fit comfortably between the wire dividers. Jars wider than 5 cm will not sit flat on the tier because the wire spacing is about 4.5 cm between uprights.

Common jars that fit include MasterFoods, Hoyts, and Coles or Woolworths home-brand spices. These all share a similar 4 cm diameter and 6 cm height. Taller jars like those from Herbie's Spices, which are 9 cm tall and 4 cm wide, fit on the top tier but not on the lower tier's front row.

Square or rectangular jars, such as those from some specialty brands, generally do not fit. The wire dividers are spaced for round jars, so square corners catch on the wire. If you use square jars, the bamboo rack is a better option because its solid base allows you to place jars at any angle.

• Standard supermarket jars (MasterFoods, Hoyts): fit easily, 4 cm diameter
• Tall specialty jars (Herbie's): fit only on the top tier
• Square or rectangular jars: do not fit the wire rack
• Mini 5 cm jars: fit two-deep on the bottom tier

How Does the Kmart Rack Compare to a Standard Pantry Shelf?

A standard pantry shelf in Australian homes is typically 30 to 35 cm deep and 40 to 60 cm wide. The Kmart wire rack, at 27 cm wide and 14 cm deep, uses less than half the depth of a typical shelf. This means it leaves room for other items behind it, but it also means it does not maximise vertical storage.

On a pantry shelf, the rack's height of 33 cm means it fits under most shelves, which are usually spaced 35 to 40 cm apart. However, the rack's footprint is small enough that you could store two racks side by side on a 60 cm shelf, holding about 28 jars total.

The main difference from a shelf is accessibility. The rack's stepped design lets you see every jar at a glance, while jars on a flat shelf require pulling out the front row to see the back. If your pantry shelf is deeper than 30 cm, consider whether the rack's visibility advantage is worth the lost depth.

What Are the Weight Limits and Build Measurements?

The Anko wire rack is made of chrome-plated steel wire, with a stated maximum load of about 3 kg per tier. A full jar of dried spice weighs roughly 50 to 80 grams, so a fully loaded tier with 8 jars weighs around 500 grams. The weight limit is rarely the issue; the tier's surface area is the real constraint.

The wire gauge is approximately 3 mm thick, which gives the rack a rigid feel but allows slight flex when fully loaded. The feet have small rubber caps that prevent scratching on benchtops. The bamboo rack's solid shelves support more weight, roughly 5 kg per shelf, but the bamboo surface can stain from spilled oils.

For wall-mounted use, Kmart also sells a spice rack that screws into a cabinet door or wall. That model measures about 25 cm wide, 10 cm deep, and 30 cm high, and holds up to 10 jars. Its depth is shallower because it hangs vertically, and its weight limit depends on the screws and wall material, not the rack itself.