How big is a freestanding electric range?#
A freestanding electric range is almost always 30 inches wide, standing 36 to 47 inches tall to the top of the backguard and 25 to 29 inches deep. The size table below breaks that footprint down by element type and adds the narrower apartment size, so you can match a range to the cabinet gap you actually have.
Freestanding electric range dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height with backguard (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-inch smooth-top electric range | 30 | 36–47 | 26–29 | the most common electric kitchen |
| 30-inch coil-element electric range | 30 | 36–46 | 25–28 | budget replacements and rentals |
| 24-inch apartment electric range | 20–24 | 36 | 24–26 | small kitchens and rentals |
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Installation clearances for a freestanding electric range#
- Cabinet cutout width: 30 in in of gap between the base cabinets a 30-inch freestanding electric range drops into.
- Counter-depth alignment: 25–29 in in deep so a freestanding electric range roughly aligns with a standard countertop face.
- Anti-tip bracket: Every freestanding electric range needs a floor anti-tip bracket bolted behind it before the range slides back.
- Rear outlet clearance: A freestanding electric range needs its heavy electric receptacle low and to one side so the range can push fully against the wall.
Will your freestanding electric range fit? Clearances and door swing#
Before a freestanding electric range slides in, measure the gap between your base cabinets at its narrowest point. A full-size model needs a 30-inch cutout width, while a compact apartment model drops into an opening as narrow as 20 to 24 inches. Check the depth too: at 25 to 29 inches deep, the range body should sit roughly flush with a standard countertop face rather than jutting past it. Keep the backguard height in mind if a shelf, hood, or over-the-range microwave sits above, since the guard pushes the overall height toward 47 inches. Finally, swing the oven door fully open before you commit — it needs clear floor space in front and must not collide with an island or the opposite run of cabinets. Two details are easy to miss on an electric range: the floor anti-tip bracket that has to be bolted down behind it, and a low, side-set 240-volt receptacle so the range can push flat against the wall.
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Freestanding electric range sizes by type: 30-inch smooth-top electric range, 30-inch coil-element electric range, 24-inch apartment electric range#
The three configurations trade footprint against features. A 30-inch smooth-top electric range is the default in most kitchens — 30 inches wide, 36 to 47 inches tall with the backguard, and 26 to 29 inches deep — with a wipe-clean ceramic surface that sits proud of the counter. A 30-inch coil-element electric range shares the same 30-inch width but runs a little shallower at 25 to 28 inches and a touch shorter, which makes it the budget and rental workhorse that swaps in without cabinet changes. The 24-inch apartment electric range is the genuine space-saver: 20 to 24 inches wide, a flat 36 inches tall, and 24 to 26 inches deep, it fits a galley or in-law kitchen where a full 30-inch cutout simply is not there. Match the width class to your opening first, then let element type and depth settle the rest.
Freestanding electric range dimensions: common questions#
How wide is a freestanding electric range?#
Most freestanding electric ranges are 30 inches wide, which is the standard base-cabinet cutout size. Compact apartment models narrow to 20 to 24 inches for tight galley kitchens, but 30 inches is what a typical replacement will measure.
What is the cutout width for a 30-inch electric range?#
A 30-inch freestanding electric range drops into a 30-inch gap between the base cabinets. Measure the opening at its narrowest point, since cabinet faces are rarely perfectly parallel, and confirm the countertop overhang does not pinch the width.
How tall is an electric range with the backguard?#
With the rear backguard, a 30-inch electric range stands 36 to 47 inches tall depending on the height of its control panel. Measure to the very top of the guard if a shelf, vent, or microwave sits above the range.
How deep is a freestanding electric range?#
A freestanding electric range is 25 to 29 inches deep, so the body sits roughly flush with a standard 24-inch-deep countertop once the door and handle project forward. Leave a little clearance behind for the 240-volt cord loop and the anti-tip bracket.
What is the smallest apartment electric range size?#
The compact apartment electric range starts at 20 to 24 inches wide and a flat 36 inches tall, the smallest freestanding electric size made. It fits galley and in-law kitchens where a 30-inch range will not, at the cost of a narrower oven cavity and fewer elements.
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