Kitchen sizes: standard size kitchen units

at kitchen design taken as a basis anthropometric characteristics of a person of average height. These characteristics allow for body parameters at rest, in motion, with the use of the product. They determine the height at which should be lockers depth of the headset, and other such parameters. Under standard kitchen size dimensions fit almost all household appliances.

Typical dimensions of the kitchen units

The standard height of countertops headset - 85 cm. It is optimal to operate the man could stand without stooping and lifting up his hands high for him. Worktop depth - 60 cm. It is calculated from the length of the arms and a table size of household appliances. If the depth is less to do, such appliances as microwave ovens or multivarka not fit on the table. If more, the owner will have to bend down to reach the opposite end of the headset.

The depth of the upper cabinets - 30 cm. It is calculated from the standard dimensions of dishes. If the cabinets to make deeper, subjects them to put more, but will increase the risk to hit his head heavily favored for the front panel. And to get a plate from the bottom will be problematic. The height of the upper wall units varies in the range 70-90 cm. It depends on the individual growth and size of the room. Projecting

tall cabinet should consider how comfortable will use the top shelf if the hostess can remove their dishes, not getting on the stool?

The distance from the tabletop to the top row of the headset 45 cm. It is optimized for people of average height could reach the bottom shelf glasses and plates, which is used more often, and for this he would not have to reach or stand on tiptoe. High hostess if desired, this distance can be increased.

When installing the equipment many wondering how many centimeters should be left between the cooking surface and the hood. For gas cookers, this distance of 70-75 cm for electric - 75-80. If you increase it - the hood is not able to effectively remove odors at the same time with the cooking. If you reduce - increases the risk of ignition in the deposition of the grease filter.

The width of the flaps headset is in the range 30-45 cm. Making them no longer recommended as the massive doors is not easy to open. The width of the lower row of cabinets facade must match the width of the upper row.

Headset determined the length of the size of the kitchen. The minimum number of modules that can be installed - 3. One with a sink, the other with a stove, a third - cabinet with countertop. If the room size allows, it is possible to install an additional compartment for washing machines and dishwashers, garbage drawer corner drawer of the refrigerator. Enclosures can also be several: with shelves, without shelves, drawers, and so forth.

The division of the kitchen into zones

Regardless of how much a standard size kitchen units, It can be divided into several zones.

• Very low. It is located from the floor to the level of 40 cm. This zone is a minimum availability: it is poorly visible, to get items located at this level will have to bend down or crouch low. It is used to store less frequently used and heavy items, such as cast-iron brazier.
• Low. It is located at a height of 40-75 cm. Use it not very convenient, since it is necessary to bend down, but in general to things located at this level can be reached effortlessly. Suitable for storing items that require 1-2 times a day: household appliances, pots.
• Average. It is in the range from 75 to 190 cm. On this site can be easily seen all the items you can reach the right things, not getting up on his toes and bending. Suitable for storage of everyday objects that are constantly on the move: cutlery, spoons, cups, etc..
• High. It occupies the interval from 190 cm to ceiling. There can be stored light things that are seldom required in daily life. Light - because at the height of his outstretched hand heavy you can not hold it.

It is pointed out that here are standard sizes and intervals. Making the kitchen on an individual project, you can change the height of the cabinets and regions, based on their own needs.