Define the dimensions before choosing numbers
| Label | Meaning | Record separately |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet-box height | The cabinet carcass itself | Legs or support system and countertop |
| Finished worktop height | The resulting top surface level | Floor reference and all contributing components |
| Box depth | Depth of the specified carcass | Fronts, handles, back clearance and worktop projection |
| Overall width | Width of the defined unit or run | Fillers, end panels and other additions |
One published product example
IKEA US — SEKTION base cabinet frame, 302.653.86 lists a particular US SEKTION frame as 30 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 30 inches high. These are dimensions of that specific listed product, not a statement that all US cabinets have the same dimensions or that a finished worktop is 30 inches high.
Using 25.4 millimetres per inch, 30 inches converts to 762 mm and 24 inches to 609.6 mm. Conversion changes the unit, not the design. Do not round a converted value and treat it as a production dimension without approval.
Build a room information pack
- Give each room and cabinet run a clear identifier.
- State the units on every drawing and worksheet.
- Identify the reference points used for dimensions.
- Mark measurements as provisional or verified and record who measured them.
- Show doors, windows, openings and appliance locations.
- Keep unresolved site conditions in a visible list rather than filling them with assumptions.
Coordinate appliances and hardware
Include the exact appliance, sink and hardware model references where selected. Their planning documents may specify interfaces that a generic room sketch does not show. Blum — Product Configurator and planning data provides product-specific planning outputs; such data must match the selected hardware.
Record who will resolve each interface: cabinet supplier, appliance supplier, designer or installer. This worksheet gathers design inputs; it does not size fixings, set service clearances or replace approved installation documentation.
Keep changes traceable
A photograph or moodboard communicates appearance but does not replace a dimensioned drawing. When a layout changes, mark the revision and identify affected cabinets, panels and interfaces. Send the same revision to every supplier whose quote you compare.
Before production, ask the project team to confirm the final dimensions and relevant documents. Local building requirements, accessibility needs and any specialist design conditions require appropriate project review.
Send an enquiry that separates facts from questions
A useful package combines the room worksheet, drawings, equipment references and a list of open decisions. Use the custom cabinet RFQ checklist to add materials, quantities and delivery scope. This keeps a preliminary quote distinguishable from a final production specification.
Your cabinet dimensions worksheet
Use these prompts to prepare your information. Download the text template, print this page, or complete the message below. Attach drawings in your email app or WhatsApp.
Questions buyers ask
Are the sizes on this page fixed standards?
No. The numerical example describes one published product. Final sizes depend on the chosen system, project design and relevant equipment.
Is cabinet height the same as worktop height?
Not necessarily. Identify whether a value refers to the box or the completed assembly, and record the other components separately.
Can I send a sketch before final measurements?
Yes, identify it as provisional and list unresolved dimensions. Ask what additional information is needed before a final quote or production review.
Sources & scope
Sources checked 8 September 2026. Manufacturer references describe their own products; they do not imply that Aurora Atelier supplies those products or holds their certifications.
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