Height From Countertop To Upper Cabinets. Typically the cabinets hang 18 inches over the countertop which is standardized at 345 inches high. The reason for this is that 18 inches of clearance between base cabinets and uppers are regarded as the optimal working space and with base cabinets generally 36 inches high with countertop included and 24 inches deep upper cabinets beginning at 54 inches.
The reason for this is that 18 inches of clearance between base cabinets and uppers are regarded as the optimal working space and with base cabinets generally 36 inches high with countertop included and 24 inches deep upper cabinets beginning at 54 inches. The distance from the floor to the countertop work surface should measure 36 inches according to the American National Standards. If upper cabinets are installed before the countertop measure up 18 inches from the top of the base cabinet plus the countertop thickness to find the right height for the uppers.
Base cabinets support countertops wall cabinets hang above counters or stoves and pantry cabinets fit in narrow spaces.
Typically 18 between counter top and base of upper cabinets. Base cabinets support countertops wall cabinets hang above counters or stoves and pantry cabinets fit in narrow spaces. Typically the cabinets hang 18 inches over the countertop which is standardized at 345 inches high. The reason for this is that 18 inches of clearance between base cabinets and uppers are regarded as the optimal working space and with base cabinets generally 36 inches high with countertop included and 24 inches deep upper cabinets beginning at 54 inches.
