Standard Cabinet Dimensions

Related terms

• Wall Cabinet

  An upper cabinet mounted to the wall above counters (typically 12–15 in. deep). Height and the gap above the counter are governed by NKBA…

• Stock Cabinets

  Pre-manufactured cabinets in fixed sizes and limited finishes, available off the shelf. The lowest-cost, fastest-lead-time tier; sizing g…

• Specialty Pull-Outs

  Engineered inserts — trash/recycling pull-outs, spice racks, tray dividers, roll-out shelves — that turn standard cabinets into organized…

• Stone Slab

  A single large piece of natural or engineered stone, typically ~5x10 ft, from which counters are cut. Slab size and count drive both mate…

• Solid Surface

  A man-made acrylic/polyester counter (e.g., Corian) that is seamless, repairable by sanding, and integrates sinks — mid-tier, less heat-t…

• Tall / Pantry Cabinet

  A full-height cabinet (typically 84–96 in.) for pantry storage, ovens, or utilities. A high-value storage unit but a large single line item.

• Soft-Close Hinge / Slide

  Damped hardware that decelerates doors and drawers so they close silently without slamming. Now an expected feature in mid and high tiers.

• Templating

  Creating an exact pattern of the installed cabinets (often by laser) before fabrication so the counter fits the real, not-quite-square ro…