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Cabinet Shelf Spacing Calculator

Space shelves evenly inside a cabinet opening, accounting for shelf thickness.

Prefilled values are examples. Replace them with measurements and current costs for your project.

Inputs

Cabinet opening

Range: at least 0.01 in

Measure the clear inside height from the bottom reference surface to the top reference surface.

Range: at least 0.01 in

Range: at least 1

Use a whole number. Fractional counts are calculated indicatively and flagged.

Result

Shelf bottom-to-bottom pitch
9.188 in
Equal clear gap
8.438 in
First shelf bottom mark from opening bottom
8.438 in
Last shelf bottom mark from opening bottom
26.813 in
Whole shelf count
Shelves fit

Formula

Equal clear gap
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Shelf bottom-to-bottom pitch
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Last shelf bottom mark from opening bottom
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Results are planning aids based on the inputs and assumptions shown. Verify dimensions, stock sizes, hardware clearances, kerf, and current prices against your project before cutting or quoting.