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How to Measure for an Oven or Range
Built-in oven vs freestanding range, different measurement requirements. Both come down to width × depth × height plus connection points.
Single ovens are 60 cm wide. Double ovens are 60 cm wide × 90 cm tall. Ranges (cooktop + oven combined) are 60, 76, or 90 cm wide. Get the cabinet dimensions right, plus ventilation gap and gas/electrical position.
Why measure this
- Cabinet fit (most are 60 cm)
- Cooktop clearance (for ranges)
- Hood/exhaust position
- Gas line or 240V outlet position
What you need
- iPhone with Ruler AR
- Length mode
- Touch Mode for cabinet depth
Step by step
- Cabinet width. Wall to wall. Standard 60 cm. Verify with Length mode.
- Cabinet depth. Front of cabinet to back wall. Most ovens 55-60 cm deep; need 5 cm more for ventilation.
- Cabinet height. Single oven needs ~60 cm height in the cabinet. Double oven ~90 cm. Range (cooktop + oven combo) ~90 cm.
- Connection point. Gas: floor or wall? Distance from corner? Electrical: 240V outlet position?
- Hood/exhaust above. Hood needs 65-75 cm clearance above the cooktop. Measure ceiling height to determine hood model height.
Tips
- Wall ovens are usually mounted at chest height, eye level for the oven door window
- For 90 cm ranges, you need 90 cm wall space + 60 cm clearance each side for safety
Common mistakes
- Wrong fuel type, gas connection but electrical model (or vice versa)
- Hood too low or too high, affects suction efficiency
Frequently asked
Standard oven width?
60 cm in EU/UK. Some US ranges 76 cm. Professional models 90 cm.