The standard height for upper cabinets from the floor is 54 inches, or 4 feet and 6 inches. This means the bottom of the upper cabinets should be this far from the floor. This comes from the sum of 34-and-a half-inch base cabinets, a 1-and-a-half inch thick countertop, and an 18-inch backsplash.
How high are upper cabinets above countertop?
The standard height between countertops and upper cabinets is 18 inches. However, for many reasons, it is not uncommon to find cabinets anywhere from 15 inches to 24 inches above the counter.
What is the standard height of overhead kitchen cabinets?
Overhead cabinets and splashbacks
This ensures that you don’t hit your head when working at the benchtop! The standard height for overhead cabinets is 720mm but can be custom made if you are wanting to achieve a full height look where the cabinets reach the ceiling.
