KI-10Size guide
Galley kitchen layout
A galley kitchen needs 7 ft 9 in wall to wall for one cook between two runs of 25½ in counters, 8 ft 3 in for two. Where the sink, range and fridge go.
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KI-07Size guide
Kitchen island dimensions
A kitchen island is 25½ in deep without seats and 40½ in with counter stools, 24 in long per stool, plus the aisles and room it needs, from the NKBA.
KI-09Size guide
Kitchen work triangle
The NKBA keeps each leg of the work triangle between sink, cooktop and fridge 4 to 9 ft, and all three at 26 ft or less. Check yours and how to measure.
KI-08Size guide
Space between island and counter
Leave 42 in between an island and the counter for one cook and 48 in for two, measured countertop edge to edge (NKBA). 36 in is the least for a walkway.
KI-02Size guide
Standard cabinet depth
Standard base cabinets are 24 in deep, upper cabinets 12 in, pantry cabinets 12 or 24 in and bathroom vanities 21 in, plus shallow and deep options.
KI-01Size guide
Standard counter height
Standard kitchen counter height is 36 in (91 cm): a 34½ in base cabinet plus a 1½ in top. Bar height is 42 in, table height 30 in. Stools, ADA and overhangs.
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Pages being written for this section.
- Upper cabinet height
- Counter vs bar height
- Standard kitchen sink size
- Dishwasher dimensions
- Counter-depth fridge size
- Standard cabinet sizes