How to Measure Kitchen Cupboard Doors for Replacement

STEP 1

Gather Your Tools

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A tape measure
  • A pen or pencil
  • Paper or a notes app to record measurements

Taking clear notes will make ordering your replacement doors much easier later.

STEP 2

Measure the Door Size

Always measure the existing door itself, not the cabinet opening.

  1. Open the cabinet door.
  2. Measure the width from side to side.
  3. Measure the height from top to bottom.
  4. Record each measurement carefully.

For the most accurate results, measure from the back of the door rather than the front. Many doors have shaped or bevelled edges that can affect the measurement if taken from the front.

Write down the measurements for every door individually.

STEP 3

Measure the Hinge Positions

If you are planning to reuse your existing hinges, you will also need the hinge hole measurements.

Measure:

  • From the top of the door to the centre of the top hinge hole
  • From the bottom of the door to the centre of the bottom hinge hole

Measuring to the centre of the hinge hole ensures your replacement kitchen doors will align correctly with your cabinet hinges.

STEP 4

Identify Door Handing

You will also need to note the direction the door opens.

  • If the door opens to the left, it is left-hand hanging
  • If the door opens to the right, it is right-hand hanging

This information helps ensure hinge positions are correct when your doors are manufactured.

Next steps

Measurements taken? Time for the exciting stuff

Once you have your full list of door measurements, you’re ready to start planning your replacement doors.

Choose Your Door Style

Browse our range of made-to-measure kitchen cupboard doors and wardrobe doors.

Whether you prefer a modern slab design or a traditional shaker style, every door is manufactured to the exact dimensions you provide.

Configure Your Doors Online

Using your measurements, you can configure each door individually:

  1. Enter the height and width
  2. Add hinge hole positions if required
  3. Select your colour and finish

Our online configurator allows you to build your order door-by-door before adding items to your basket.

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