[header] How to hang a pot rack [title] Measure the area where you want to hang the pot rack. [step] You want to make sure you select a pot rack that fits in the space you have chosen. Before purchasing a pot rack, get a tape measure and measure the area where you're planning to hang the rack. 
Most people hang pot racks somewhere in the kitchen, often above a stove or counter. See how much space you have and select a pot rack that will fit within that space.