Getting kitchen cabinet sizes right is what makes a flat-pack kitchen go together without gaps, clashes or a dishwasher that will not slide in. This guide lists the standard kitchen cabinet sizes used in Australian kitchens — base, wall, pantry and corner units — using the actual dimensions of the cabinets we stock at our Clayton South warehouse.
The short answer
Standard kitchen base cabinets in Australia are 720mm high and 580mm deep including the door, sitting on adjustable legs of about 150mm, which puts the finished benchtop at around 900mm. Wall cabinets are 720mm high and 320mm deep. Tall pantry units are 2180mm high without legs and 600mm deep. Widths step from 150mm up to 1000mm.
Key takeaways
- A standard Australian base cabinet is 720mm high and 580mm deep, plus about 150mm of adjustable legs.
- A standard wall (overhead) cabinet is 720mm high and 320mm deep.
- A standard tall pantry is 2180mm high without legs and 600mm deep.
- Single-door cabinets run from 150mm to 500mm wide; double-door cabinets from 600mm to 1000mm wide.
- Standard sizes are a starting point — widths and heights can be made to suit a kitchen that does not fit the standard steps.
What are standard base cabinet sizes in Australia?
Standard base cabinets in Australia are 720mm high (without legs) and 580mm deep including the door, and come in widths from 150mm to 1000mm. The width you choose depends on what the cabinet holds: narrow single-door units fill gaps beside appliances, while wider double-door and drawer units do most of the storage work. These are the widths in the Dynasty kitchen cabinet range:
| Base cabinet type | Standard widths (mm) | Height × depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-door base cabinet | 150, 200, 300, 400, 450, 500 | 720 × 580 |
| Double-door base cabinet | 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 | 720 × 580 |
| Three-drawer cabinet | 450, 600, 800, 900 | 720 × 580 |
| Oven cabinet | 600, 900 | 720 × 580 |
| Base microwave cabinet (1 drawer) | 600, 900 | 720 × 580 |
Heights are cabinet heights without legs; depths include the door. The 580mm depth leaves room behind the cabinets for plumbing and power while a standard 600mm benchtop overhangs the doors slightly at the front.
How high is a kitchen benchtop in Australia?
A kitchen benchtop in Australia usually finishes at around 900mm from the floor. That height is the sum of three parts: a 720mm base cabinet, adjustable legs of about 150mm, and a benchtop of roughly 20mm to 40mm depending on the material. Because the legs adjust, the final height can be raised or lowered a little to suit the cook or an uneven floor.
The legs are hidden by a 150mm-high kickboard that runs across the front of the cabinets. If you want a taller or lower bench than standard, it is easier to plan that before ordering than to correct it on site.
What size are overhead (wall) cabinets?
Standard overhead kitchen cabinets in Australia are 720mm high and 320mm deep including the door, in widths from 150mm to 1000mm. The shallower depth keeps the benchtop below usable and stops you hitting your head on the cabinet edge. Specialised wall units for rangehoods, microwaves and fridges have their own sizes:
| Wall cabinet type | Width (mm) | Height × depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-door wall cabinet | 150, 200, 300, 400, 450, 500 | 720 × 320 |
| Double-door wall cabinet | 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 | 720 × 320 |
| Slide-out rangehood cabinet | 600, 900 | 680 × 300 |
| Wall microwave cabinet | 600 | 820 × 450 |
| Wall corner cabinet | 600 × 600 | 720 high |
| Fridge overhead cabinet | 800 to 1050 | 350 or 450 × 450 |
The fridge overhead is deeper (450mm) than a standard wall cabinet so it lines up with the front of a tall fridge. Measure your fridge height before choosing between the 350mm and 450mm versions.
How much space should be between the benchtop and overhead cabinets?
Most Australian kitchens leave about 600mm between the benchtop and the underside of the overhead cabinets. That gap fits a splashback, power points and small appliances such as a kettle or coffee machine, while keeping the lower shelf within reach. With a 900mm benchtop, 600mm of clearance and 720mm cabinets, the top of the overheads sits at roughly 2220mm.
Above a cooktop the rule is different. The minimum height of a rangehood or cabinet over the cooktop is set by the cooktop and rangehood manufacturers’ installation instructions, and for gas cooktops by the gas installation requirements. Check those documents before fixing anything above the cooktop.
What are standard pantry and tall cabinet sizes?
A standard tall pantry cabinet in Australia is 2180mm high without legs and 600mm deep including the doors. With legs fitted, the overall height is about 2330mm, which is why the matching pantry end panel is 2335mm tall. Pantry widths in our range are:
- Single door: 300mm and 450mm wide
- Double door: 600mm, 800mm and 900mm wide
- Corner pantry: 900 × 900mm
A tall pantry at the end of a run usually needs an extra end panel so the exposed side matches the doors. See the pantry cabinet details, or our butler’s pantry ideas if you are planning a walk-in space instead.
Corner cabinet sizes: corner base or blind corner?
There are two standard ways to turn a corner with base cabinets: a 900 × 900mm corner base cabinet, or a 1000mm-wide blind corner cabinet that is 580mm deep. Both are 720mm high. Which one suits depends on how much wall you have on each side of the corner:
| Corner base cabinet | Blind corner cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 900 × 900mm | 1000mm wide × 580mm deep |
| Wall it takes up | 900mm along both walls | 1000mm along one wall, standard depth on the other |
| Access | Door on the corner, reach into a large space | Door on one side; the far end is “blind” |
| Best for | U-shaped and L-shaped kitchens with room on both walls | Tighter L-shapes where one wall is short |
Pull-out corner hardware can recover much of the hard-to-reach space in either type. If you are still choosing a layout, our comparison of U-shaped and L-shaped kitchens shows how corners affect each one.
What if standard cabinet sizes do not fit your kitchen?
When a wall does not divide evenly into standard cabinet widths, there are two options: fill the leftover gap with a filler panel, or have cabinets made to a custom width or height. A small gap against a wall is normally closed with a filler panel; a larger gap is better solved with a narrow 150mm or 200mm cabinet, or a custom size.
Dynasty Importers supplies cabinets in standard sizes from stock and can alter widths and heights on request, so older Melbourne homes with odd wall lengths or low ceilings are not stuck with gaps. Our guide to getting a perfect fit with custom cabinets explains when made-to-measure is worth it.
Sizing checklist before you order flat-pack cabinets
Before ordering flat-pack kitchens in Melbourne, check these sizes against your plan. Our step-by-step measuring guide covers how to take the measurements; this list covers what to check them against.
- Appliance openings: confirm the width of your dishwasher (usually 600mm, or 450mm for slimline), oven (600mm or 900mm) and fridge cavity, including the ventilation gap the fridge manufacturer specifies.
- Wall lengths after tiling: measure at benchtop height and at floor level, and allow for splashback tiles or skirting that reduce the usable length.
- Corners: decide between a corner base and a blind corner before you add up the rest of the run.
- Plumbing and power: mark where the sink waste, taps and power points sit so the sink cabinet and any drawers do not clash with them.
- Ceiling height: check there is room for a 2180mm pantry plus legs, or overheads at your chosen height.
- End panels and kickboards: count every exposed cabinet side and the total length of kickboard you need.
Most of the costly mistakes in a DIY kitchen start with a size that was not checked. Our article on flat-pack kitchen DIY mistakes covers the ones that cost the most to fix.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard depth of a kitchen base cabinet in Australia?
A standard kitchen base cabinet in Australia is about 580mm deep including the door. With a 600mm-deep benchtop on top, the benchtop overhangs the door fronts slightly.
How big is a 900mm kitchen cabinet?
A 900mm base cabinet is 900mm wide, 720mm high without legs and 580mm deep including the doors. A 900mm wall cabinet is 900mm wide, 720mm high and 320mm deep.
Do cabinet depth measurements include the doors?
Cabinet depths quoted by Dynasty Importers include the doors: 580mm for base cabinets, 320mm for wall cabinets and 600mm for pantry units. Always check whether a supplier’s depth includes the door before comparing.
How tall is a standard kitchen pantry cabinet?
A standard tall pantry cabinet in Australia is 2180mm high without legs, or about 2330mm with adjustable legs fitted, and 600mm deep including the doors.
Can kitchen cabinets be made in non-standard sizes?
Yes. Standard sizes suit most kitchens, but cabinet widths and heights can be made to order when a wall or ceiling does not fit the standard steps. Dynasty Importers can alter sizes on request from its Clayton South warehouse.
How high should overhead cabinets be above the benchtop?
Most Australian kitchens leave about 600mm between the benchtop and the underside of the overhead cabinets. Above a cooktop, follow the cooktop and rangehood manufacturers’ minimum clearance instead.
See the sizes in person
Standard sizes are easier to judge when you can open the doors and pull out the drawers. Visit our Clayton South warehouse and showroom to see base, wall and pantry cabinets side by side, or send us your measurements and we will check them against the range. We also supply and install across the south-east, including kitchen renovations in Clayton.
