Standard Dimensions for Cabinets and Furniture
Carpentry, Design and Decor, Kitchens and Baths by Ben Erickson
Dimensions for cabinets and furniture have been standardized over the years to fit the average size person. While you can customize furnishing to fit your own personal needs, here’s a list of commonly used dimensions to help you when planning your next project.
Kitchen Cabinets
- Countertop: 25” deep x 36” high
- Base cabinet: 24” deep x 34½” high
- Base cabinet kick space: 3” deep x 4” high
- Drawers: 4” high and up
- Hanging cabinet: 12” deep x 30”- 42” high
- Space between countertop and hanging cabinet: 18” high
- Space between range top and hanging cabinet: 24” high
- Distance between island and cabinets: 42” wide
- Distance between island for walkway: 36” wide
Bathroom Vanity
- Sink: 30” - 36” high
- Vanity: 21”- 24” deep
Furniture
- Chair seat: 16”- 18” high
- Coffee table: 18”- 28” wide x 16”-19” high
- Desk: 24-30” wide x 28”- 30” high
- Desk knee hole: 26”- 28” wide
- Dining table: 36”- 42” wide x 29”- 32” high
Mattress Sizes
- Single (twin): 75” long x 39” wide
- Single (twin) extra long: 80” long x 39” wide
- Double (full): 75” long x 54” wide
- Queen: 80” long x 60” wide
- King: 80” long x 76” wide
- California King: 84” long x 72” wide
