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Measure an integrated-fridge cabinet correctly
The free cabinet space, not only the existing appliance, determines the shortlist.
Three core dimensions
Measure height, width and usable depth in millimetres at more than one point.
Separate appliance from cabinet
Always compare the cabinet with the manufacturer’s required installation space.
When to ask for help
For damaged cabinets, concealed sockets or special fronts, use a qualified professional before buying.
Distinguish the cabinet from the appliance
Cabinet front view
Cabinet side view
Your measurement sheet to take away
Print and fill in. Measure the clear cabinet opening, not the old appliance’s external dimensions. Leave inaccessible measurements pending until they can be checked during removal.
- Date / kitchen
- Manufacturer and complete model number
- Internal cabinet height (mm)
- Internal cabinet width (mm)
- Usable cabinet depth (mm)
- Door fitting: fixed / sliding / uncertain
- Furniture front: height, width and door split
- Ventilation paths and obstructions
- New model and exact variant
- Installation drawing: source / date
- Rating plate and door fitting photographed
- All measurements compared with the new drawing
- Fixing, furniture front and door opening checked
- Ventilation and delivery/installation terms checked
This sheet records your checks. It is not installation approval.
Common questions
Should I measure the fridge or the cabinet opening?
Compare the clear internal height, internal width and usable depth of the cabinet opening. Appliance dimensions are different. Record obstructions and ventilation paths separately; the chosen model’s installation drawing determines the space required.
Manufacturer source · German original · 2026-09-22
Do 1775 and 1780 mm automatically fit the same opening?
No. The 178 cm category does not approve every cabinet height. The Bosch KIR81AF30 sheet lists a 1772 mm appliance height and a 1775 mm niche height. For another appliance, check its own permitted installation range instead of rounding up by five millimetres.
Manufacturer source · German original · 2026-09-22