How to Measure Cabinet Hinges
Remove hinges from the cabinet to accurately measure them.. Measure across the entire hinge to determine its open width.. Determine the width of each leaf on the hinge.
Steps
Remove hinges from the cabinet to accurately measure them.
Remove hinges from the cabinet to accurately measure them.
Measure across the entire hinge to determine its open width.
Measure across the entire hinge to determine its open width.
Determine the width of each leaf on the hinge.
Determine the width of each leaf on the hinge.
Measure the length of the hinge from top to bottom.
Measure the length of the hinge from top to bottom.
Close the cabinet door to begin measuring the door overlay.
Close the cabinet door to begin measuring the door overlay.
Apply a piece of tape to the hinged side of the door.
Apply a piece of tape to the hinged side of the door.
Open the door to measure from the tape to the edge of the frame.
Open the door to measure from the tape to the edge of the frame.
Measure the lip if you have a partial inset door.
Measure the lip if you have a partial inset door.
Use the overlay to determine the hinge size you need for the door.
Use the overlay to determine the hinge size you need for the door.
Take the old hinge with you if you go shopping in person.
Take the old hinge with you if you go shopping in person.
Select a hinge style that works well with the type of cabinet you have.
Select a hinge style that works well with the type of cabinet you have.
Choose a hinge shape that matches the mortise on the cabinet.
Choose a hinge shape that matches the mortise on the cabinet.
Match the screw pattern to the one used on the old hinge.
Match the screw pattern to the one used on the old hinge.
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