When designing a kitchen, understanding the depth of your worktop is crucial for both practicality and aesthetics. In this guide, we’ll explore why worktop depths vary, how to measure them, and what depth works best for different kitchen setups, including islands.

What is the depth of a standard kitchen worktop?

Typically, worktops are around 600mm - 650mm deep to accommodate base units.

Worktops can be purchased online at widths anywhere between 600 and 650mm, whilst most of our solid wood and laminate worktops come in a standard width of 635mm.

We have found that 635mm width worktops are compatible with all major kitchen cabinet suppliers as well as giving additional width for uneven walls.

Additionally, the character of our solid wood worktops means that it is subject to slightly movement as atmospheric moisture levels in a kitchen vary. Some manufacturers will provide 600 - 620mm hardwood worktops, and whilst they may be initially slightly cheaper, they may be far more expensive in the long run if the worktop retracts back above the cabinet doors, leaving no overhang.

Because of this natural movement, it’s also advised to consider leaving an expansion gap between the worktop and adjoining walls, with the aid of a wooden upstand to hide the space.

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If your kitchen cabinets happen to be less deep than standard kitchen cabinets, then our worktops can be cut down to size.

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How to measure kitchen worktop depth

Measure the depth by placing the tape measure from the front edge of the worktop to the back wall.

Do worktops come in different depths?

Our worktops are available in many different depths ranging from 600mm to 1,240mm – the larger sizes are well suited to kitchen islands.

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What depth should a kitchen island be?

Kitchen islands should be least 900mm deep for functionality and should have a minimum of 1000mm clear space for walkways around it, with the optimal being 1200mm.

You can also choose the best worktop height for your space using our what height should a kitchen worktop be guide.