Standard: 24 inches (61 cm) wide, 24 inches (61 cm) deep, and 35 inches (89 cm) high. Compact: 18 inches (46 cm) wide, 24 inches (61 cm) deep, and 35 inches (89 cm) high.
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<br />\n</p></div>"} If the opening is slightly smaller than the standard or compact size, don’t worry. Most standard/compact dishwashers will fit in slightly smaller openings. If you have baseboards inside the cabinet, don’t include them in your measurements unless they’re more than 2 inches (5. 1 cm) high. You can either draw the dimensions, or list them and label them in order.
If the depth isn’t equal on the two sides, opt for the smaller measurement.
Use the shortest measurement for your height. You may notice a thin metal bar attached to the underside of the countertop near the front. Don’t include this in your measurement—it’s the railing you need to attach the dishwasher
For example, if your cabinet is 24 inches (61 cm) deep, you need at least 27 inches (69 cm) of space to install a dishwasher with a depth of 24 inches (61 cm). If your cabinet depth is 24 inches (61 cm), but you only have 20 inches (51 cm) of clearance to the island, your dishwasher can’t be more than 17 inches (43 cm) deep—even if you have the extra cabinet space.
If the height in the uneven area is more than 1⁄2 in (1. 3 cm) different than the other height measurements you’ve taken, use the shorter height from the uneven area.
If the height is a little short, you can extend the legs on the dishwasher to make it sit taller. If the width of your dishwasher is smaller than the opening, you can insulate the gap with moving blankets. The depth is the least important measurement—you can have any sized gap back there without it impacting performance.
As tempting as it may be to just install a normal dishwasher in a large cabinet space, you can’t fill in more than 1–2 in (2. 5–5. 1 cm) gaps with insulation.
