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What are standard kitchen cabinet dimensions?

A typical base worktop is 36 in (900 mm) high with a 42 in (1050 mm) work aisle. Wall cabinets commonly start 54 in (1400 mm) above the floor, dishwashers are 18–24 in wide, and sink bases are 24–48 in wide.

Kitchen numbers

ItemInchesmm
Base worktop height36900
Work aisle421050
Wall cabinet underside541400
Toe kick4100
Stone top thickness1.540

Unit widths

  • Dishwasher: 18–24 in, under the worktop.
  • Sink base: 24–48 in.
  • Other units: 9–48 in in the generator.

Questions

How wide should a kitchen aisle be?

Plan 42 in (1050 mm) for a work aisle.

Draw it at your size

Type the dimensions and download DXF + IFC, with the clearance on its own layer.

These are planning rules of thumb. Check local codes, accessibility rules and manufacturer data for your project.

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