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Whether you’re relocating your oven or replacing it with a brand new one, you’ll need to measure its dimensions. Taking the time to properly measure your oven will help you achieve the perfect fit in your kitchen.
Steps
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Start by measuring the bottom of the oven to the top to get the height. If the oven has a back splash control panel, only measure to the top of the cooking surface. The cooking surface is the flat top of the oven with the burners on it. [1] X Research source
- Write the measurements down in a notepad as you go so you don't forget them.
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Measure from the front of the oven to the back to get the depth. If the oven has handles, knobs, or a control panel on the front of it, exclude them from the total depth. Only measure from the flat front of the oven to the back. [2] X Research source
- If you’re measuring a wall oven, you may need to unscrew the oven from the wall and slide it out 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) so you can measure along the side of the oven. [3] X Research source
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Measure from one edge of the oven to the other to get the width. If the oven has an extended lip around the cooking surface, don’t include it in your measurement. [4] X Research source
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Measure the dimensions of the space the new oven will go in. Do this before you go oven shopping so you know what size oven to look for. If you’re installing a new oven in between two countertops or in a wall, measure the height, width, and depth of the space using a tape measure. [5] X Research source
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Measure the narrowest door along the path to your kitchen. You’ll need to choose an oven that has a width or depth that’s smaller than the width of the narrowest door frame or you won’t be able to get the oven into your kitchen. If you have a particularly narrow door, you may be able to temporarily remove it from the frame so there’s more space to fit the oven through. [6] X Research source
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Get an oven with 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) smaller dimensions than the space. If you get an oven with the exact same dimensions as the open space you want to put it in, it may not fit. Make sure you don’t get an oven that’s too much smaller than the open space or there will be noticeable gaps on the sides. [7] X Research source
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Things You’ll Need
- Pen or pencil
- Note pad
- Tape measure
References
- ↑ http://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Range-Guide.pdf
- ↑ http://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Range-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfQfAnMADcM&feature=youtu.be&t=81
- ↑ http://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Range-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/how-8128202-measure-appliances.html
- ↑ http://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Range-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/how-8128202-measure-appliances.html
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The best way to measure the size of an oven is to measure the height, width, and depth of the oven with a tape measure. Don't include knobs, handles, and the back splash control panel in your measurements. If you're buying a new oven, measure the narrowest door along the path to your kitchen to make sure the oven will fit through it. For tips on measuring and maximizing your oven space, keep reading!
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