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Two carts, two different shapes

This comparison covers IKEA’s white RÅSKOG, article 305.867.83, and black NISSAFORS, article 203.997.77, on the US store. Similar names can refer to different sizes, so match the article number before relying on a measurement.

IKEA lists RÅSKOG at 13¾ inches long, 17¾ inches wide, and 30⅜ inches high. NISSAFORS is listed at 19⅞ inches long, 11¾ inches wide, and 32⅝ inches high. Those shapes create different possibilities beside a cabinet or near a desk. Neither dimension set makes a cart the right choice without measuring your room.

Compare the specifications

The table uses manufacturer dimensions checked on September 27, 2026. It does not compare hands-on durability, assembly difficulty, or rolling performance. We have not tested these carts.

Compare the details. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

IKEA US specifications: RÅSKOG and NISSAFORS
ProductDimensionsConsider forSource & retailer
IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart13¾ L × 17¾ W × 30⅜ H inA lower cart where this wider footprint fitsSource, checked 2026-09-27View at IKEA Retailer link · not an affiliate link
IKEA NISSAFORS utility cart19⅞ L × 11¾ W × 32⅝ H inA shallower storage position with room for its lengthSource, checked 2026-09-27View at IKEA Retailer link · not an affiliate link

When RÅSKOG is worth considering

Consider the shorter overall height if you need to reach over the cart or place it alongside lower furniture. Check every axis against the available space; product photos can make a cart’s orientation easy to misread. IKEA describes lockable casters for this model. Verify the current specification before ordering.

IKEA · Manufacturer-specification profile

IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart

Consider for: A lower cart where this wider footprint fits

Model
305.867.83 · white
Dimensions
13¾ L × 17¾ W × 30⅜ H in
  • Lockable casters

Why consider it

  • Lower listed height than the NISSAFORS model compared here

Keep in mind

  • Check the wider dimension against narrow gaps
View at IKEA Retailer link · not an affiliate link

Manufacturer source · Checked 2026-09-27. Specifications may change. Not a hands-on test.

When NISSAFORS is worth considering

Its narrower listed width is worth investigating for a shallow storage area, while its longer dimension still needs room. Test the position with a paper outline. Include space for your hand, the things stored on the shelves, and the route needed to move the cart.

IKEA · Manufacturer-specification profile

IKEA NISSAFORS utility cart

Consider for: A shallower storage position with room for its length

Model
203.997.77 · black
Dimensions
19⅞ L × 11¾ W × 32⅝ H in

Why consider it

  • Narrower listed width than the RÅSKOG model compared here

Keep in mind

  • Needs more room along its longer dimension
View at IKEA Retailer link · not an affiliate link

Manufacturer source · Checked 2026-09-27. Specifications may change. Not a hands-on test.

Check the fit before choosing

Measure with nearby doors open. Leave yourself a way to clean around the cart and reach its lower shelves. Consider whether visible storage suits the room, or whether a closed cabinet would better contain the same items.

Prices, finishes, availability, and specifications may change. The retailer links below lead to IKEA for the current details. They are ordinary source links, not affiliate links. There is no overall winner here: the useful choice is the cart that fits the job you have measured.

Make two paper footprints

Label one paper outline RÅSKOG: 13¾ by 17¾ inches, and another NISSAFORS: 19⅞ by 11¾ inches, matching the models above. Put each outline in the intended location, then rotate it a quarter turn. The room’s shallow direction might correspond to either listed dimension depending on orientation. Check the 30⅜-inch and 32⅝-inch heights separately; a floor outline cannot show vertical access.

Keep these outlines separate from any operating or access space you need around them. Our furniture measurement worksheet covers door movement, delivery routes and the space around an item.

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