Interior · Kitchen

Upper Cabinet Clearance

Vertical clearance between the countertop and the bottom of upper wall cabinets.

457 mm / 18 in

Description

This clearance keeps countertop workspace usable while keeping upper cabinets within comfortable reach. It is measured from the countertop surface to the underside of the cabinet.

Sources

  • NKBA Kitchen & Bath Guidelines

Tags

Values

Standard clearanceStandard
457 mm18 in
Above range/cooktopRange
610–762 mm24–30 in

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