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How to measure your kitchen for cabinets

Start with a room sketch, a tape measure and a place to record each dimension. Use the video and printable guide below to prepare your measurements before choosing cabinets.

Before you start

How to measure your kitchen

Follow our step-by-step video, then use the printable guide to record your walls, windows, doors and appliance details.

Download measuring guide (PDF)Watch on YouTube

Two-page printable guide. Measure carefully and verify all dimensions before ordering.

Kitchen measuring checklist

  1. Sketch the room. Label each wall and work clockwise, leaving room for your measurements. The sketch does not need to be to scale.
  2. Record wall lengths in inches. Use fractions and measure to the nearest quarter inch at minimum, or preferably the nearest eighth inch.
  3. Check the ceiling height. Measure in several places and record the lowest measurement.
  4. Mark windows and doors. Label each opening and measure from outside trim edge to outside trim edge. Record their positions on the wall.
  5. Add appliances and obstacles. Note appliance details, plumbing, outlets, vents and nearby structures that could affect the cabinet layout.
  6. Review before ordering. Check the measurements against your room and send your sketch and cabinet list to JLK for layout help. Verify all dimensions before placing an order.
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