How do you measure the cutout dimensions for your built-in cooktop?
Measure cutout dimensions in 3 steps
You can best measure the cutout dimensions after you remove the cooktop from the cutout. Doesn't that work? Look up the cutout dimensions in the manual.
- Step 1. Measure the cutout width
- Step 2. Measure the cutout depth
- Step 3. Measure the thickness of the countertop
Step 1: cutout width cooktop
First of all, you should measure the cutout width. Take a tape measure and measure from the left side of the niche to its right side. Make sure to keep the tape measure tight, to ensure you'll read the exact measurement. That way, you'll know exactly how wide the niche should be. On our own installation drawings, the cutout width is indicated with this arrow. The cooktop itself will always be a bit wider than the cutout.
Step 2: cutout depth cooktop
We'll continue with the cutout depth. Place the measuring tape on the rearmost point of the cutout and pull it to the front. Now you know how deep the cutout should be. On our own installation drawings, the cutout depth is indicated with this arrow. The cooktop itself will always be a bit deeper than the cutout.
Step 3: countertop thickness
The last step is measuring your countertop. It should be thick enough to allow you to fix the cooktop firmly into place. When the countertop is too thin, chances are the cooktop might collapse if you place heavy pans on top of it. So measure this carefully. You'll recognize this measurement on the installation drawing because it's always the smallest measurement, consisting of 2 digits.
IKEA kitchen
If you have an existing IKEA kitchen, you can follow steps 1 through 3. If you're going to buy a new IKEA kitchen, you can have your worktop cut to size. It's important to pay attention to the type of cooktop you want and the depth of your countertop. You can read more in this article.
