Cabinet Hardware Calculator
Calculate cabinet hardware quantities and placement.
Cabinet Hardware Calculator
About This Tool
Cabinet Hardware Calculator - Hinges, Pulls, Knobs, and Slides
This all-in-one hardware calculator covers the four hardware types every cabinet project needs - hinges, pulls, knobs, and slides - and recommends quantities, sizes, and mounting positions based on your door dimensions and cabinet style.
How to Use the Cabinet Hardware Calculator
- Door Width and Height: Enter the dimensions of the door or drawer front, in inches
- Hardware Type: Choose hinges, pulls, knobs, or slides
- Door Style: Select overlay, inset, or partial overlay to match your cabinet construction
Choosing Between Knobs, Pulls, and Hinge Types
Knobs mount with a single screw and work well on smaller drawer fronts and upper cabinet doors, while pulls give a better grip on larger, heavier base cabinet doors and drawers. Many kitchens mix the two: knobs on doors, pulls on drawers. For a closer look at how to decide between them for a Shaker kitchen, see our guide on choosing knobs versus pulls.
Hardware finish should stay consistent across the kitchen - brushed nickel, matte black, and satin brass are the three most common finishes on Shaker cabinetry today. Once you've settled on hardware type and finish, use the dedicated Cabinet Pull Placement Calculator or Cabinet Door Hinge Calculator to fine-tune exact mounting positions.
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- Cabinet Door Hinge Calculator - Hinge count and placement
- Drawer Slide Calculator - Slide specs and mounting