What is a typical height range for manufactured base kitchen cabinets in inches?

• A. 31 to 33
• B. 34 1/2 to 35 1/4
• C. 36 to 38
• D. 32 to 34

Answer: (B)

Base cabinets are built to reach a comfortable working height once a standard countertop is added. With a typical countertop thickness of about 1 1/2 inches, the cabinet itself is designed around 34 1/2 inches tall so the final counter height is close to 36 inches, which is the common working height in kitchens. That’s why the typical manufactured base cabinet height falls in roughly 34 1/2 to 35 1/4 inches. This range also accommodates small manufacturing variations and installer adjustments with feet or leveling shims.

Other height ranges would make the counter either noticeably too low or too high for most tasks, disrupting ergonomics and standard countertop dimensions.