To measure cabinet hinge size, you need to consider the overlay and cup depth.
- Overlay: This refers to the amount of door that overlaps the cabinet frame. It determines how much space is left for the hinge to sit in. To measure overlay, you can use the following methods:
- Method 1: Measure the width of the hinge mounting plate and the hinge itself. Add these two measurements together. The result should equal the overlay.
- Method 2: Measure the width of the door and subtract the width of the cabinet frame. This will give you the overlay.
- Cup Depth: This refers to the depth of the hinge cup. It is measured from the top of the hinge to the bottom of the cup. You can simply measure the cup depth with a tape measure.
For concealed overlay hinges, you'll also need to measure the hinge cup diameter. This is measured across the widest part of the cup.
Here's a breakdown of the specific measurements:
- Overlay:
- Full overlay: The door covers the entire cabinet frame.
- Semi-overlay: The door overlaps the cabinet frame by about half the door thickness.
- Partial overlay: The door overlaps the cabinet frame by a small amount.
- Cup Depth:
- This measurement is usually in half inches (e.g., 1/2", 3/4", 1").
- Cup Diameter:
- This measurement is usually in millimeters (e.g., 26mm, 35mm, 40mm).
Once you have these measurements, you can then purchase replacement hinges that match the size and type of your existing hinges. It's important to match the hinge type, as well. There are several different types of cabinet hinges, including:
- Concealed overlay: The hinge is hidden within the cabinet frame.
- Exposed overlay: The hinge is visible on the outside of the cabinet frame.
- Euro-style: These hinges are typically used on European-style cabinets.
Example:
If you have a cabinet door that is 12 inches wide and the cabinet frame is 11 inches wide, then the overlay is 1 inch. If your hinge cup depth is 3/4 inch, and the cup diameter is 35mm, you can order replacement hinges with these specifications.
