IKEA's kitchen cabinet heights depend on the system (mainly SEKTION, and the older METOD/FAKTUM used in some regions) and the specific cabinet type, but there are standard size tiers you'll see repeated across the lineup.
Base cabinets (floor cabinets):
- Cabinet frame height is typically about 30 ¾ inches (roughly 80 cm) tall, not including legs.
- With adjustable legs, the frame sits at a standard base-cabinet working height, and once a countertop is added, the finished counter height lands around 36 inches (about 91 cm), matching standard kitchen counter height in most cabinetry systems.
Wall cabinets (upper cabinets):
- Common heights include roughly 15, 20, 30, and 40 inches (about 40, 50, 80, and 100 cm), letting you mix and match to fit ceiling height and design preference.
- Taller wall cabinets (around 40 inches) are popular for reaching close to the ceiling in kitchens with 8-foot ceilings.
High cabinets / pantry cabinets:
- These run much taller, often around 80 inches (about 200-240 cm), designed to go from floor to near ceiling for pantry or built-in appliance storage.
Other storage furniture (non-kitchen):
- Bookcases, wardrobes, and standalone cabinets (like BILLY, PAX, or BESTÅ lines) have their own size ranges, varying from under 2 feet for small cube storage up to 93+ inches (about 237 cm) for tall wardrobes.
Because IKEA periodically updates product lines and dimensions can shift slightly by country (metric vs. imperial rounding), always check the specific product's listed dimensions on IKEA's current catalog or in-store tags before planning a kitchen layout, since exact measurements are the only reliable source for a project that needs precision.