How To Measure Cabinet Door Handles

This measurement is always greater than the center to center measurement.

How to measure cabinet door handles. Always measure width by height. For a more classic look consider offsetting your knobs from the rail a bit. Order forms are usually printed in this format.

Thin piece of wood cardboard or paper for the template. The right proportions make a big difference. Measure the distance between the two fastening screws on the cabinet handle.

To avoid having to measure every cabinet door. The product was easy to use and the drill provided made perfect screw holes for the hardware. Most pulls on doors are placed vertically.

Center-to-Center the distance from the CENTER of one screw hole to the CENTER of the other screw hole. For standard drawers the correct cabinet knob placement is typically with knobs centered vertically so they will be in the center of the panel. To help you choose the correct size of decorative hardware we have put together some images showing the relative scale of different pieces.

This is the standard industry measurement for sizing cabinet handles. Your knobs and handles from The Knobbery will set off the entire room when they match the relative scale of your drawers and doors. The width of the knob will be the diameter of round knobs.

Cabinet Hardware Sizing Guide. How to Install New Cabinet Pulls. 2 Measure in 1 inch from the side of the door edge as far down on the door as you want the pull to go and mark it with a pencil.