🚪 Kitchen Cabinet Size Calculator
Calculate cabinet counts, linear footage, and layout dimensions for your kitchen remodel or new build.
| Cabinet Type | Width Range (in) | Width Range (cm) | Common Increments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Cabinet | 9 – 48 in | 23 – 122 cm | 3 in steps |
| Wall Cabinet | 9 – 48 in | 23 – 122 cm | 3 in steps |
| Tall / Pantry | 18 – 36 in | 46 – 91 cm | 6 in steps |
| Corner Base | 36 – 42 in | 91 – 107 cm | Blind/Lazy Susan |
| Corner Wall | 24 – 36 in | 61 – 91 cm | Diagonal/Blind |
| Drawer Base | 12 – 36 in | 30 – 91 cm | 3 in steps |
| Sink Base | 30 – 48 in | 76 – 122 cm | 3 in steps |
| Island Cabinet | 18 – 48 in | 46 – 122 cm | Freestanding |
| Ceiling Height | Recommended Wall Cabinet Height | Crown Molding Space | Top of Cabinet Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft (244 cm) | 30 in (76 cm) | 1.5 in | 84 in (213 cm) |
| 8 ft (244 cm) | 36 in (91 cm) | None – flush | 90 in (229 cm) |
| 9 ft (274 cm) | 36 in (91 cm) | 12 in | 90 in (229 cm) |
| 9 ft (274 cm) | 42 in (107 cm) | 6 in | 96 in (244 cm) |
| 10 ft (305 cm) | 42 in (107 cm) | 18 in | 96 in (244 cm) |
| 10 ft (305 cm) | 48 in (122 cm) | 12 in | 102 in (259 cm) |
| Kitchen Layout | Linear Footage | Base Cabinets (est.) | Wall Cabinets (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Kitchenette | 6 – 8 ft | 3 – 4 units | 2 – 4 units |
| Single Wall (Small) | 8 – 10 ft | 4 – 5 units | 4 – 5 units |
| Single Wall (Medium) | 10 – 14 ft | 5 – 7 units | 5 – 7 units |
| Galley Kitchen | 16 – 24 ft | 8 – 12 units | 8 – 12 units |
| L-Shape Kitchen | 18 – 28 ft | 9 – 14 units | 9 – 14 units |
| U-Shape Kitchen | 24 – 36 ft | 12 – 18 units | 12 – 18 units |
| Island Kitchen | 28 – 42 ft | 14 – 21 units | 10 – 16 units |
Kitchen Cabinet surgeries have various great options according to their kind and place in the kitchen. To choose the right sizes, consider the layout and the general look of the whole setup. Things like the height of the ceiling, the depth of base surgeries and the size of the island part each help in the choice of ideal Kitchen Cabinet sizes.
Base surgeries stand directly on the floor and hold the countertop up. Their standard height comes to 34.5 inches without the countertop. When one adds that the whole height reaches 36 inches from the floor.
Kitchen Cabinet Sizes and Types
The usual depth matches 24 inches, with a bit more than one inch overhang for the countertop. Widths of base surgeries range in many options, changing usually by 3-inch gaps. Typical sizes store 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 inches and go until 60 inches.
Even so, some sizes are used more than others. Base Kitchen Cabinet of 20 inches wide do not belong to the standards and usually need special ordering.
IKEA base Kitchen Cabinet units work quite differently. The main frame itself stands 30 inches and rests on 4.5-inch regular feet to raech the 34.5-inch level. After adding of the countertop, the final height does 36 inches, which matches American kitchen standards.
IKEA base Kitchen Cabinet units measure 24.75 inches in depth.
Wall or upper surgeries hang above the countertop. They usually stand 30 until 42 inches, where 36 inches happen most commonly. Depths range between 12 and 24 inches, with 12 inches as standard and great for storing plates and glass jars.
Deep types of 15, 18 or 24 inches allow placing of more bulky objects. Surgeries above the fridge should match or nearly match the depth of the refrigerator. The bottom edge of wall surgeries normally sits 54 inches above the floor, so that the majority of people can access them easily.
Between the countertop and that edge stays around 18 inches of free space.
Sink surgeries deserve separate mention. A standard sink Kitchen Cabinet measures 36 inches, which works for sinks until 33 inches wide. Internal setup needs care for pipes and bottom drains.
With a double or farmhouse sink, a Kitchen Cabinet of 36 until 42 inches could be needed according to the model. A Kitchen Cabinet of 33 inches wide offers only around 31.5 inches inside, so a big sink wood not fit.
Tall surgeries, for instance like pantry cabinets, stand from 84 until 94 inches. They have depths between 12 and 24 inches, while widths range in 12, 24 or 36 inches. IKEA pantry Kitchen Cabinet surgeries stand 90 inches in the frame, and with 4.5-inch feet the whole height reaches 94.5 inches.
Surgeries with spinning shelves or blind corners followother size rules also.
