So mark down the width of the space with your tape measure and check against these average dimensions.
What size is a built in microwave.
The typical dimensions for a microwave drawer would be 30 inches wide 15 inches high and 26 inches deep.
A built in microwave has a standard niche height of 38 centimeters or 45 centimeters.
And the key to a successful microwave install is ensuring you ve chosen a model size that will fit into your cabinet.
Microwave ovens tend to come in a few broadly standardized widths typically 24 27 and 30 inches or up to 36 inches for an over the range model according to factory builder stores but those widths aren t exact and they can vary in height and depth as well.
Width of up to 50cm.
With height you can be a little flexible as long as the device is not fixed so low that it gets in the way of doing your work.
Typical height can range from 12 16 inches.
Here a solo microwave is usually 38 centimeters high and a combi microwave is 45 centimeters high.
Standard microwave 60cm combination microwave 60cm compact microwave 50cm.
Across all brands common microwave sizes are 24 27 and 30 units.
The first consideration when replacing a microwave is size.
Larger ovens usually have large capacities but some are larger because of features such as convection cooking functionality.
These sizes refer to the width across the microwave from left to right.
In this regard we also have compact built in microwave ovens whose average height stands at around 12 inches.
The external microwave dimensions of built in microwaves may differ depending on the size of the drawer space.
But as a general rule microwave drawers tend to be deeper than over the range or countertop units.
Most built in microwave ovens have widths between 19 and 24 inches depths between 19 and 22 inches and heights under 18 inches so the appliance can fit into kitchen cabinet spaces.
Microwaves intended for built in installation are available in heights ranging from about 19 to 22 inches.
There are only two different width measurements for built in microwaves.
Built in models are designed to fit standard cabinet widths which have openings 24 27 and 30 inches wide the size of standard wall ovens.