Microwaves are a go-to for convenient cooking, but figuring out what size you need can be less than convenient, especially if you lot're installing the microwave between cabinets. While most microwaves will have well-nigh ane to 2.2 cubic feet of interior space, the exterior dimensions will vary based on the microwave blazon. Whether you lot're working with countertop, over-the-range, wall oven combination or born microwaves, use this microwave size guide to help you find the optimal fit.

What are standard microwave sizes?

Microwave sizes are adequately standardized with virtually over-the-range microwaves measuring around 30" wide, 17" high and 15" to 18" deep with the door closed. Congenital-in microwave sizes likewise tend to match standard chiffonier dimensions. While browsing products, look at the cut-out dimensions as well as the product dimensions to help you lot find a microwave that fits in existing cabinetry. If yous're shopping for a countertop microwave, you can take your pick of compact or extra big sizes to fit your available space and mealtime needs.

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COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE SIZES AND DIMENSIONS

Countertop microwaves tin can be placed on any stable, flat surface. Some countertop microwaves can too exist installed in cabinets with an boosted trim kit. A trim kit includes a frame and ducts that encase the microwave within a chiffonier cutting-out for a born look.

Meaty OR Minor MICROWAVE DIMENSIONS

  • Capacity unremarkably delivers around 0.5 to 0.9 cubic anxiety of interior space.

  • Width typically ranges from fifteen to 19 inches.

  • Pinnacle often runs from 10 to xi inches.

  • Depth is measured with the door closed and open up since you lot'll demand enough space for the door to fully swing out. Closed-door depths range from nigh 12 to sixteen inches. Open-door depths range from near 23 to 30 inches.

STANDARD AND LARGE MICROWAVE DIMENSIONS

  • Capacity usually comes in only over 1.0 cubic foot upward to effectually 2.2 cubic feet on the larger end.

  • Widths can range from well-nigh 21 to 25 inches. If you're installing in cabinets, a trim kit will normally bring the width to 27 or xxx inches.

  • Height is usually effectually 12 to 15 inches.

  • Closed-door depths range from roughly 16 to xx inches. Open-door depths range from roughly 34 to 39 inches.

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STANDARD OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE DIMENSIONS

Over-the-range microwaves permit you get your microwave off the countertop. Nigh also function equally kitchen vent hoods to help vent out smoke, aroma and grease coming off the cooktop below.

  • Interior space ranges from 0.8 cubic feet for more compact microwaves up to 2.1 cubic anxiety for total-sized models. Low profile models usually offer simply over 1 cubic human foot of space.

  • Widths will all be roughly 30 inches to match the standard width of the range below and the standard cabinet width where the microwave will exist mounted. Meaty over-the-range microwaves are less common only are usually around 24 inches wide.

  • Heights are usually effectually 17 inches. If you're working with a shorter cutout, look at low profile microwaves, which are a little over 10 inches high to make more room above the range.

  • Closed door depths range from 15 to 18 inches. Admissible depths range from 42 to 45 inches. Because over-the-range microwaves all take similar widths, the open up door depths will likewise be similar.

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Born Microwave Dimensions

Congenital-in microwaves are installed directly into pre-existing cabinetry, creating a make clean, affluent expect and opening up space elsewhere in the kitchen. They tin can exist installed in a cabinet or under a counter, and usually pull out like a drawer or open down like a wall oven.

  • Capacity tin range from i.0 to 2.2 cubic anxiety, with most landing betwixt 1.ii to 1.6 cubic feet.

  • Widths align with standard chiffonier widths, unremarkably 24, 27 or 30 inches.

  • Superlative typically ranges from 17 to 22 inches.

  • Depths range from roughly twenty to 25 inches with the door closed and 30 to 35 inches with the door open up.

Microwave Sizes Chart

Skim through the microwave sizes chart below to quickly compare common heights, widths and depths of dissimilar microwave types.

Type of Microwave

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)1

Capacity (cu. ft.)
Small Countertop Microwave Height (in.) ten" - eleven" Width (in.) 15" - 18" Depth (in.)1 12" - xvi" Capacity (cu. ft.) 0.5 cu. ft. - 0.9 cu. ft.
Standard and Large Microwaves Height (in.) 12" - 15" Width (in.) 21" - 25" Depth (in.)i sixteen" - 20" Capacity (cu. ft.) ane.0 cu. ft. - 2.2 cu. ft.
Over-the-Range Microwave Acme (in.) 17"
10" (depression contour) 		Width (in.) 30"
24" (meaty) 		Depth (in.)i 15" - 18" Capacity (cu. ft.) 0.8 cu. ft. - 2.1 cu. ft.
Built-in Microwave Height (in.) 17" - 22" Width (in.) 24", 27" or 30" Depth (in.)1 20" - 25" Capacity (cu. ft.) one.0 cu. ft. - 2.2 cu. ft.

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How to mensurate a microwave's dimensions

Countertop microwaves

When figuring out what size microwave you need, mensurate the tiptop, width and depth of your current microwave or the space on your countertop or shelves you want information technology to occupy. Account for the following:

  • one inch of ventilation infinite between the microwave and the wall behind information technology.

  • 3 inches of space from the edge of the counter to the open microwave door to avoid tipping.

  • At to the lowest degree ii feet of space betwixt the microwave and the range.

Over-the-range & built-in microwaves

Measuring the height, width and depth of your existing microwave enclosure is more important than the measurements of your current appliance when it comes to over-the-range and congenital-in microwaves. Measure cabinet-to-cabinet accounting for the post-obit:

  • thirty inches from the top of the stove to the superlative of the cabinet cutting out for over-the-range microwaves.

  • 6 inches of clearance between whatsoever walls and the microwave so the microwave door can open fully.

  • Bank check your manufacturer's instructions to ensure you take the right amount of ventilation space around the microwave. Built-in microwaves usually crave professional installation.

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i. Microwave depth with door closed.