STOVE DIMENSIONS: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

WHAT ARE STANDARD STOVE DIMENSIONS?

Standard stove sizes are typically 30" wide and roughly 25-27" deep, excluding handles and knobs. Stove dimensions usually encompass a height of 36", not counting control panels, which is the same height as most kitchen counters. The purpose of this is to ensure that a stove’s cooking surface can be flush with countertops to achieve a seamless aesthetic.

Peruse a variety of stoves within these standard stove dimensions including freestanding ranges, slide-in stoves or you can even find the right double-oven model for your kitchen. Keep in mind that there are variables to consider, including oven capacity, the number of burners, stovetop elements, to name a few.

You can shop for a residential stove between 30” and 38", or more. Some models are specifically designed for a spacious commercially-inspired kitchen and others for smaller, more challenging, spaces.

SMALLER STOVE SIZES FOR SMALLER KITCHENS

Stoves that are small or compact generally have a width of 20-24". They are usually the same height, around 36” excluding control panels, and the same depth, around 25-27”, as standard-sized stoves. This way they should be able to sit flush with standard counters while saving some horizontal space in small kitchens or apartments.

Apartment-sized stoves are available in either gas and electric and often have at least four burners. Owners of these models will have to adjust to a cooktop surface and oven capacity that are smaller than standard stove dimensions. If you have a space that is limited and/or unique, you could go with a wall oven and separate kitchen cooktop combo.

IS A COMMERCIAL-STYLE STOVE WIDTH LARGER THAN STANDARD RANGES?

The width of commercial-style and commercial-grade stoves tend to vary quite a bit mainly due to the number of ovens, the size of a cooktop surface, among other reasons. Generally, single-oven commercial-style ranges fall somewhere between 30" and 36" wide. Double-oven commercial-style ranges, on the other hand, can run 48" to 60" wide, and sometimes more.

Commercial-grade ranges designed primarily for restaurants typically offer even more size options. Commercially-inspired models designed for residential homes, however, often feature similar depth and height to standard-sized stoves: roughly 25-30" deep and about 36" tall, not counting control panels, knobs and handles. A majority of commercial-style ranges come with premium features in addition to larger capacities and extra burners, allowing you to more efficiently multitask as you prepare a meal.

For example, the Commercial-Style Range lineup from KitchenAid features stoves up to 48-inches wide with a Chrome-Infused Electric Griddle, double ovens and six burners, including two 20,000 BTU Ultra Power™ Dual-Flame Burners. If you are interested in a slightly smaller model that is still equipped with premium, restaurant-level features, KitchenAid offers 36-inch commercial-style stoves.

If you only have enough space for a standard-width stove, you can still enjoy this style in your kitchen courtesy of 30-inch KitchenAid® Commercial-Style Ranges. This professionally-inspired line is offered in nine curated colours, letting you add a touch of personality to your range.

ARE STOVE DIMENSIONS PRECISE?

The stove dimensions mentioned so far refer to installation cut-out requirements, not the precise measurements of the appliance. This means that a 30" stove may in fact be 29⅞" wide, while still requiring a 30" wide cut-out for installation. Always check the specifications of each model to confirm if it will fit where you want to install it.

MEASURING RANGE DIMENSIONS TO ENSURE A PERFECT FIT FOR A NEW STOVE

This really depends on how you intend to install your new kitchen appliance. Do you plan to install a freestanding range on its own? Or will you install it between cabinets?

INSTALLING A FREESTANDING RANGE

If your stove will stand on its own, leave enough space around it so you can open the door and move around your kitchen with ease. It’s recommended to allow at least 40" in front of a freestanding range, and 48-60" between the range and other appliances to create a workflow that will enable efficient cooking and meal prep.

HOW MUCH SPACE IS NEEDED WHEN INSTALLING A RANGE BETWEEN CABINETS?

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to measure for a stove installation between cabinets:

STEP 1: REMOVE YOUR CURRENT STOVE

Accurately measure the empty cut-out space for accuracy.

STEP 2: MEASURE THE STOVE CUT-OUT WIDTH

Use a measuring tape to measure the width of the cut-out as it extends from cabinet to cabinet. Make sure you account for the possibility of uneven cabinets by measuring close the back of the opening. Also, measure near the front. If there is a difference, run with the smaller dimension.

STEP 3: MEASURE THE STOVE CUT-OUT DEPTH

From the wall to the front of the cabinet, measure the cut-out depth, not including the door. Take two measurements: one along the right side and one along the left side. Go with the smaller dimension if a difference occurs.

STEP 4: MEASURE THE STOVE CUT-OUT HEIGHT

From the top of the counter to the floor on both sides of the cut-out, measure the stove cut-out height. Standard counters are typically 36" high. Keep in mind that this could vary if the floor under your stove differs from the rest of your kitchen.

OTHER CABINET INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

The precise clearances needed around a range that is situated between cabinets depend on what model you have and whether it is gas or electric. Check the installation instructions or product guides for your appliance and comply with all local ordinances and codes.

Other clearances that are important to consider:

• The upper cabinet dimensions: refers to both the cabinet’s depth and the space from the underside of the cabinet to the countertop.
• The area above the cooking surface: confirm the minimum clearances required from the cooking surface to the bottom of cabinets or other combustible surface. This usually depends on whether you have a vent or range hood. Depending on which you have, follow the specific installation instructions for your type and model to learn the dimensional clearances needed above the cooking surface.
• The distance between stove and wall: the sides of the range to a wall or other combustible material also have a minimum clearance.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL STOVE?

After determining what stove or range size is best for your kitchen, you get to have some fun perusing a full line of standard-sized stoves or commercial-style ranges from KitchenAid. Choose from a wide selection of slide-in ranges or freestanding ranges, including double ovens. You are sure to find a stove to match your growing culinary passion.