How To Measure A Dishwasher

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How to measure a dishwasher. But unless you measure your dishwasher s existing space also called a rough opening you ll have no idea whether or not your designated spot will fit that size. While most dishwashers measure 24 inches wide you can find some with width measurements anywhere from 18 to 42 inches. The heights of dishwashers can vary from 32 to 36 1 2 inches and depths. Your dishwasher s size must be smaller than the doorway s widest point.

Measure the niche depth. Dishwasher height which is the first of the dishwasher dimensions measures from the base of the unit to the top of the unit. The typical measurement for a full size dishwasher is 33 5 inches 85 centimeters. A slimline dishwasher is narrower than the standard size dishwashers.

Measure the dimensions of either your old dishwasher or the new area your dishwasher will go. Measure the height width and depth of the space. Measure the doorway in which the dishwasher will be brought in by or remember where you brought in the old dishwasher before. Installing as an integrated dishwasher a slimline model has a width of around 45 cm 18 as opposed to the standard 60 cm width.

Hold the tape measure against the left or right side and measure the depth from the back to the front of the niche is the dishwasher still in the niche if you don t manage to remove your built in dishwasher from the niche you should measure the depth of the counter top. Slimline dishwashers are typically the same height and compact dishwashers are around 18 inches 45 centimeters. Dimensions of dishwashers are determined by the opening size they re made to fit rather than the measurements of the dishwasher.