How To Measure Cabinet Pulls

Measure the width of each wall.

How to measure cabinet pulls. 5 pulls are also an excellent choice. Bar pull sizes are generally determined by the center-to-center measurement the distance between the two screw holes. A Post and Nut fitting is a very traditional way to mount drawer pulls.

There is no right or wrong size to choose but we do recommend choosing pulls that have at least a 3-34 center to center the distance between the screw holes. I like the holes to be just a bit bigger than the screw in this instance. To help you choose the correct size of decorative hardware we have put together some images showing the relative scale of different pieces.

It makes putting the pulls on the drawers so much easier. Measure the knob across the widest part. If youre replacing your cabinet hardware and have pre-drilled holes in your cabinet or drawer its important to buy new pulls that have the same center-to-center distance as your old pulls.

Use the same 2 12 3 range when installing pulls. 3 Decide what size knobs you want. Theres a LOT of measuring involved and you definitely want to measure twice and drill.

Measuring LengthMeasurement should be from cabinet back wall to cabinet front minus 1 Typical base cabinets will be 23-23 12 deep in this case we recommend ordering a 22long shelf 3. Measure the distance between the centers of the screw holes to determine the size of the pulls youll need or read the notes below for suggestions on switching from 2 hole pulls to knobs. For new pulls the standard ratio is ⅓ the width of the drawer front.

Cabinet Hardware Sizing Guide. Place pulls vertically on cabinet doors. To find the center-to-center measurement use a screwdriver to remove your current pulls then take a ruler or measuring tape and measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other screw hole.