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The height and depth of base cabinets tend to be invariable because they are dictated by building codes. Codes ensure that users can easily and safely reach items.

Height: 34.5". After adding countertop materials, total height will raise to 36".

Depth: 24". Base cabinets tend to be limited to 24". Deeper base cabinets make it difficult for you to reach the back of the counter or to plug in appliances. If you have ever had difficulty reaching items in a blind corner (where two sets of cabinets meet at a right angle), you will know how distances beyond 24" quickly become difficult.

Width

18", 12", 24" Filler cabinets can accommodate pull-outs, those narrow rolling racks which are great for storing baking pans or spices.

30": Single-basin sink.

33": Can accommodate a double-basin, offset sink.

36": Can accommodate a double-basin sink.

48": Typically the largest size base cabinet, not often used by DIY'ers as they are very unwieldy.

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it depends on how big your kitchen is. Our kitchen is maybe 12 or 13 feet squared, 2/4 of it kitchen essentials. we don't have an island, but if we did we would get rid of our counter top. our counter top is 3 feet maybe. I'm no carpenter or whatever but do measurements. Make it a fraction of how big your kitchen is. For our kitchen, our thing must be 1/4 the space. I'm not sure about your home or how much stuff you put on your counter or island, but if I were you, I'd contact a professional.

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Most are around 25 1/2".

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