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Cabinet Hardware Measurement Tools

Cabinet Fit Lab

Fast measurement checkpoints for drawer slides, shelf pins, cabinet hinges and drawer pulls.

Quick Answer

The best cabinet hardware tool is usually a small set of measurements: length, diameter, overlay, center-to-center spacing, clearance and mount type. The wrong purchase usually happens when only the visible part is measured.

Use The Right Tool

Before Buying

  • Photograph the old hardware installed and removed.
  • Measure the opening or hole pattern the hardware fits into.
  • Check whether the part is metric or inch-based.
  • Keep screws, brackets and clips until the replacement is confirmed.
  • Do not assume two parts with the same visible shape have the same mount pattern.