Standard Kitchen Cabinet Sizes: A Reference Guide for Distributors
Use standard cabinet sizes as a starting reference, not as a substitute for approved project drawings. Dimensions differ by manufacturer and market, and distributors must distinguish cabinet-box dimensions from the finished cabinet configuration.
A North American reference example
The examples below are from KraftMaid’s published sizing guide. They are not a Tech Forest stock-size schedule or a mandatory international standard.
| Reference item | Published example | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Base cabinet height | 34½ in / 876.3 mm | Cabinet height before the countertop assembly |
| Base cabinet depth | 24 in / 609.6 mm | Check how doors and projections are measured |
| Tall cabinet depths | 12 or 24 in / 304.8 or 609.6 mm | Manufacturer-specific options; verify the selected unit |
What the distributor should confirm
- Drawing units and whether dimensions are nominal or finished.
- Countertop build-up, plinth height and finished working height.
- Appliance openings, services and ventilation requirements.
- Fillers, panels, wall conditions, door clearances and delivery access.
- The approved dimensions for each cabinet code in the order.
Use one unit system throughout the drawing set or show conversions clearly. Confirm the Tech Forest dimensions and customization requirements directly before ordering; do not convert another manufacturer’s catalogue into an assumed supply commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Are cabinet sizes identical in every country?
No. Product ranges, building layouts and cabinetry specifications differ; use the relevant project and manufacturer references.
Does a base cabinet height include the countertop?
Check the stated measurement. The reference example above describes the cabinet before the countertop assembly.
Can I use my distributor’s cabinet codes?
Send the codes together with drawings and dimensions so the corresponding specification can be confirmed.
Reference sources
- KraftMaid — Kitchen cabinet sizes
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