Cabinet Door Calculator - Calculate Door Sizes & Dimensions

Full overlay doors completely cover the cabinet frame face, creating a seamless appearance. Partial overlay doors leave a portion of the frame visible around the edges, typically 1/4" to 1/2". Full overlay is more common in modern kitchens.

For inset doors, subtract 1/8" from both width and height of the cabinet opening to allow for proper clearance. This creates a 1/16" reveal on all sides, which is standard for quality cabinetry.

Standard doors up to 24" tall need 2 hinges. Doors 24-36" tall need 3 hinges. Doors over 36" or very heavy doors need 4 hinges. Use quality hinges rated for the door weight and consider soft-close mechanisms.

Maintain 1/8" gap between double doors to prevent binding and allow for wood movement. For overlay doors, this gap is created by proper sizing. For inset doors, include this in your reveal calculations.

Standard cabinet doors are 3/4" (19mm) thick. This provides adequate strength and works with most hinges. Thinner doors (5/8") can be used for lighter applications, while thicker doors (7/8" or 1") are used for heavy-duty or decorative applications.

Yes, cabinet refacing is common. Measure existing openings carefully and choose appropriate door style. You may need to adjust hinges or modify frames depending on the new door type and overlay specifications.