How to Measure the Fixing Centres for Cabinet Handles
Do you want to buy new fittings for your dresser, kitchen, or bathroom cabinet but are unsure how to measure the correct CC dimension? Here, we help you sort out the terms and show you how to measure the correct CC dimension!
Replacing the handles or knobs on your kitchen cabinets, IKEA furniture or bathroom cabinets is one of the easiest ways to refresh your home. In most cases, all you need is a screwdriver. If your doors or drawers already have handles fitted, the most important measurement is the centre-to-centre measurement – the distance between the fixing holes.
What Does Centre-to-Centre Measurement Mean?
The centre-to-centre measurement (often abbreviated as CC) is the distance between the centres of the two fixing holes used to mount a cabinet handle. Choosing a handle with the same centre-to-centre measurement allows you to use the existing holes, making installation quick and easy.
How to Measure the Fixing Centres
The easiest way to measure your existing handle is from the inside of the cabinet door or drawer. Open the door and measure the distance between the centres of the two screws.
You can also measure from the front, but measuring from the back is generally more accurate, as different handles may have wider or narrower bases that can make front measurements misleading.
Centre-to-centre measurements are always given in millimetres. Measure from the centre of one screw to the centre of the other to obtain the correct measurement.
Common Centre-to-Centre Measurements
The example below shows a centre-to-centre measurement of 128 mm.
Most cabinet handles sold in Europe follow the standard 32 mm system, meaning the fixing centres are usually multiples of 32 mm. Common sizes include:
- 64 mm
- 96 mm
- 128 mm
- 160 mm
- 192 mm
- 224 mm
- 256 mm
- 320 mm
If your measurement is close to one of these sizes, it is usually the nearest standard centre-to-centre measurement.
If you need help measuring your handles or choosing the correct size, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service. We're always happy to help.
