If you're in the market for gym lockers, the best place to start your search is the Internet. Shopping for gym lockers is not the most exciting task, but if you have to do it, you might as well do it right. You need to find the right locker at the right price for your school's locker room, and shopping online is the best way to go, because distributors use the Internet to distribute their gym lockers. Whether you need one locker or several hundred, the Internet will allow you to compare different brands at different prices. There are many models to choose from and different lockers feature different amenities, so finding the right one does involve some research.

Gym lockers have frames aligned vertically. For example, three frames would be three columns. The locker door is placed in each frame, and a tier is a row of doors. So, if you have a frame containing two doors, you have a double tier locker. The next step is knowing how tall you want the lockers to stand. The standard locker height is between 60" to 72" with a width and depth of 12," 15," or 18". To understand how to shop and compare gym lockers, it's important to understand the terms used to describe gym lockers.

Most gym lockers are built with 16-gauge steel, but they are also made with plastic. Plastic is not generally recommended for schools, as they are not as durable as steel. There are several colors to choose from, and most online sites will offer a color chart to select from.

A door latch serves as the locking mechanism, allowing a user to place a padlock in the door and securely lock it. There are also combination or keypad locks available. Number plates give each locker a number to help users identify their lockers.