Stainless Steel Cart With Drawers: 3 Carts Compared

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The smallest stainless steel cart with drawers here by listed floor footprint is Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel at 2.8 sq ft, and the largest is Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier at 7.28 sq ft. Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart lists 22.22″ D × 21.06″ W × 38.3″ H, Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel lists 16.5″ D × 24.4″ W × 34.6″ H, and Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier lists 31″ D × 33.8″ W × 19″ H. These specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 8, 2026, and we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
*Improved & Upgraded* Medical Stainless Steel 2 Tier Rolling Cart with Wheels…	16.5″D x 24.4″W x 34.6″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart with 3 Shelves & Drawer,…	22.22″D x 21.06″W x 38.3″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier – Heavy Duty Rolling Cart with Silent…	31″D x 33.8″W x 19″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel	16.5″ D × 24.4″ W × 34.6″ H	402.6 sq in (2.8 sq ft)	Smallest
Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart	22.22″ D × 21.06″ W × 38.3″ H	467.95 sq in (3.25 sq ft)	Middle
Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier	31″ D × 33.8″ W × 19″ H	1047.8 sq in (7.28 sq ft)	Largest

1. Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel 2 Tier Rolling Cart with Wheels and Drawers / Dental Hospital Nursing Trolley / Easy-to-Disinfect Phlebotomy Mobile Workstation — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 16.5″ D × 24.4″ W × 34.6″ H; item weight 11.59 kg; material Stainless Steel; color Silver.

The Avicenna Innovations Medical Stainless Steel 2 Tier Rolling Cart is a silver stainless steel cart with 2 shelves, 2 drawers and 4 wheels, aimed at clinics and dental offices. The data lists 16.5 inches deep, 24.4 inches wide and 34.6 inches tall, or 2.8 sq ft, but a bullet gives 23.6 L x 15.7 W x 34.6 H inches, so verify the size. The bullets state 220 lbs (100 kg), TIG-welded joints, 14.8 inches between shelves, four 3-inch TPR casters with dual-locking brakes and 3.1-inch guard rails. The item weighs 11.59 kg. Assembly takes about 15 minutes with a kit that includes two basins and a hex key.

Pros

• Two drawers plus two shelves, with 14.8 inches between the shelves
• Stated 220 lbs (100 kg) capacity, TIG-welded joints and 3.1-inch guard rails on the top shelf
• Four 3-inch TPR casters with dual-locking brakes, and a kit that includes two basins

Cons

• The size appears as 16.5 x 24.4 inches in the data and 15.7 x 23.6 inches in a bullet, so verify before measuring
• Marketed for medical, dental and lab work, so the look is clinical
• Heavier than it looks at 11.59 kg, and 34.6 inches tall

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a stainless cart with two drawers and a stated 220 lbs for a workshop, salon or clinic. Skip it if you want a kitchen look or need one exact size.

2. Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart with 3 Shelves & Drawer, Transportable Workstation, Stainless Steel Mobile Storage Cart for Clinic, Salon, and More, 21.22” L x 17.29” W — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 22.22″ D × 21.06″ W × 38.3″ H; material Stainless Steel; color Stainless Steel.

The Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart is a stainless steel cart with 3 shelves, 1 drawer and 4 wheels. The data lists 22.22 inches deep, 21.06 inches wide and 38.3 inches tall, or 3.25 sq ft, while the title reads 21.22 inches long by 17.29 inches wide, so the size is not consistent. The bullets state a 220 lbs capacity, 4 TPR swivel casters with two locking casters and rust resistance. Assembly includes a table top, under-shelf, 4 legs, screws and an L wrench, with adjustable legs and feet. The listing suggests clinic, salon, spa, university and school uses.

Pros

• 3 shelves and a drawer, with a stated 220 lbs capacity
• Four TPR swivel casters, two with locks, for quiet moves
• Described as rust-resistant stainless steel with adjustable legs and feet

Cons

• The title size (21.22 x 17.29 inches) does not match the data (22.22 x 21.06 inches)
• Only one drawer, and no drawer size is listed
• Tallest of the three at 38.3 inches, with no item weight stated

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want 3 shelves and a drawer and will confirm the footprint. Skip it if you need two drawers.

3. Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier – Heavy Duty Rolling Cart with Silent Wheels & Handle, Commercial Food Storage Trolley for Kitchen Restaurant Hospital Lab and Home, 19″L x 31″W x 34″H — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 31″ D × 33.8″ W × 19″ H; item weight 29 pounds; frame Stainless Steel; color Stainless Steel.

The Hupsjer Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier has no drawers in its listing, which makes it the odd one out for a cart with drawers. The data lists 31 inches deep, 33.8 inches wide and 19 inches high, but the title says 19 L x 31 W x 34 H inches, so the axes look swapped and the 7.28 sq ft footprint is unreliable. The bullets describe three shelves of 31 by 19 inches, 12 inches between tiers, 1.2-inch guardrails, a silicone strip and 5-inch casters, two with locking brakes. The specs list 300 pounds and 29 pounds.

Pros

• Highest stated capacity, 300 lbs spread over 3 shelves of 31 x 19 inches
• 5-inch casters with two locking brakes, and an angled push handle
• 1.2-inch guardrails on all three tiers, plus a silicone strip

Cons

• No drawers are described anywhere in the listing, which does not match the keyword
• The data’s 31 x 33.8 x 19 inches does not match the title’s 19 x 31 x 34 inches
• Heaviest at 29 pounds, and a large 31-inch shelf length

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want open shelves and the highest stated load and do not need drawers. Skip it if drawers are the point.

What to check before buying stainless steel cart with drawers

Start with the drawers, because only two of these three carts have them. The Avicenna has 2 drawers and the Pearington has 1. The Hupsjer is a 3-tier utility cart with no drawers in its listing, so it is the weakest match for this search. Next, check the size: the Avicenna lists 16.5 by 24.4 inches in the data but 15.7 by 23.6 inches in a bullet, the Pearington has two sets of numbers, and the Hupsjer data looks axis-swapped. Treat every footprint here as unconfirmed and measure with the larger figure. Third is the load. The Hupsjer states 300 lbs, the Avicenna 220 lbs (100 kg) and the Pearington 220 lbs. The Hupsjer figure is spread evenly over three shelves, and the other two do not say how the load is spread. Drawers usually carry less than shelves, so do not put 220 pounds in one. Fourth is mobility. The Avicenna has four 3-inch TPR casters with dual-locking brakes. The Pearington has four TPR swivel casters, two locking. The Hupsjer has 5-inch casters with two locking brakes. Larger wheels roll more easily over thresholds and carpet. Fifth is the edge. The Avicenna has 3.1-inch guard rails on the top shelf, and the Hupsjer has 1.2-inch guardrails on all three tiers. The Pearington listing does not describe rails. Sixth is the use. The Avicenna and Pearington are written for clinics, labs, salons and spas, while the Hupsjer is written for kitchens, restaurants and garages. For a home workshop or craft room, the drawers on the first two keep small tools out of sight, which the Hupsjer cannot do.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 48 inches of clear wall.

• Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel: 48 − 24.4 = 23.6 inches spare; centred, 11.8 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart: 48 − 21.06 = 26.94 inches spare; centred, 13.47 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier: 48 − 33.8 = 14.2 inches spare; centred, 7.1 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel: 36 + 16.5 = 52.5 inches of total path width.
• Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart: 36 + 22.22 = 58.22 inches of total path width.
• Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier: 36 + 31 = 67 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel: 16.5 × 24.4 = 402.6 sq in, or 2.8 sq ft.
• Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart: 22.22 × 21.06 = 467.95 sq in, or 3.25 sq ft.
• Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier: 31 × 33.8 = 1047.8 sq in, or 7.28 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Buying a drawerless cart for a drawer search. The Hupsjer listing describes three shelves and no drawers.
• Trusting a single size line. The Avicenna, Pearington and Hupsjer all show different numbers in different places.
• Assuming the load is per drawer. The 220 lbs and 300 lbs figures are for the whole cart, not a drawer.
• Ignoring the medical styling. The Avicenna and Pearington are marketed for clinics, labs and salons, so the look is clinical.

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Frequently asked questions

Which stainless steel cart with drawers has the most drawers?

The Avicenna lists 2 drawers and 2 shelves. The Pearington lists 1 drawer and 3 shelves. The Hupsjer listing describes 3 shelves and no drawers, so it does not really fit this search. Improved & Upgraded Medical Stainless Steel’s listing also states that two drawers plus two shelves, with 14.8 inches between the shelves.

How much weight can these carts hold?

The Hupsjer states 300 lbs, the Avicenna states 220 lbs (100 kg) and the Pearington states 220 lbs. Those are whole-cart figures, so keep heavy items on the shelves and not in the drawers. For Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart, another relevant listing detail is that 3 shelves and a drawer, with a stated 220 lbs capacity.

Do the carts have locking wheels?

Yes. The Avicenna lists four 3-inch TPR casters with dual-locking brakes, the Pearington lists four swivel casters with two locking, and the Hupsjer lists 5-inch casters with two locking brakes. The separate Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier entry notes that highest stated capacity, 300 lbs spread over 3 shelves of 31 x 19 inches.

Is the listed size reliable?

Not completely. The Avicenna shows 16.5 x 24.4 inches and 15.7 x 23.6 inches, the Pearington shows 22.22 x 21.06 inches in the data and 21.22 x 17.29 inches in the title, and the Hupsjer data looks axis-swapped. Verify before measuring.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for *Improved & Upgraded* Medical Stainless Steel 2 Tier Rolling Cart with Wheels and Drawers | Dental Hospital Nursing Trolley | Easy-to-Disinfect Phlebotomy Mobile Workstation
• Amazon listing for Pearington Rolling Medical and Lab Cart with 3 Shelves & Drawer, Transportable Workstation, Stainless Steel Mobile Storage Cart for Clinic, Salon, and More, 21.22” L x 17.29” W
• Amazon listing for Stainless Steel Utility Cart 3 Tier – Heavy Duty Rolling Cart with Silent Wheels & Handle, Commercial Food Storage Trolley for Kitchen Restaurant Hospital Lab and Home, 19″L x 31″W x 34″H

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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