How big is a warming drawer?#
A warming drawer is a shallow pull-out that holds food warm, in nominal 24, 27, or 30-inch widths and just 10 to 12 inches tall. The table below lists all three built-in widths.
Warming drawer dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Nominal width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-inch warming drawer | 27 | 10–12 | 23–25 | holding plates warm below a wall oven |
| 30-inch warming drawer | 30 | 10–12 | 23–25 | a wider cabinet under a cooktop |
| 24-inch warming drawer | 24 | 10–11 | 22–24 | a compact built-in cabinet |
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Installation clearances for a warming drawer#
- Cabinet cutout width: 23.5–29.5 in in of cabinet cutout a warming drawer needs, a little under the nominal width.
- Cutout height: 10–12 in in of cabinet height a warming drawer needs to slide in and connect.
- Drawer pull: 22–25 in in of front room a warming drawer needs to roll fully out.
- Outlet access: A warming drawer wires to an outlet inside the cabinet, so leave junction-box access behind the cutout.
Will your warming drawer fit? Clearances and door swing#
A warming drawer slides into a cabinet cutout below a wall oven or under a cooktop, so the cutout and the drawer pull are the fit. Frame the opening 23.5 to 29.5 inches wide, a bit under the nominal face width, and 10 to 12 inches tall for the shallow drawer and its connections. The drawer itself rolls out 22 to 25 inches to load plates or dishes, so leave that much clear floor in front. Because it is only 10 to 12 inches tall, it stacks neatly beneath a wall oven or above a base cabinet without eating much column height. It wires to an outlet inside the cabinet, so leave junction-box access at the back of the cutout. Confirm the cabinet depth of 22 to 25 inches clears the drawer body before ordering.
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Warming drawer sizes by type: 27-inch warming drawer, 30-inch warming drawer, 24-inch warming drawer#
The three widths match the appliance they pair with. The 27-inch warming drawer, 10 to 12 inches tall and 23 to 25 deep, is the common size for holding plates warm below a wall oven. The 30-inch version widens to sit under a cooktop or a 30-inch oven column. The 24-inch warming drawer, 10 to 11 inches tall and 22 to 24 deep, is the compact size for a tighter built-in cabinet. All three are shallow drawers, so pick the width to match the oven or cooktop above it.
Warming drawer dimensions: common questions#
How tall is a warming drawer?#
A warming drawer is only 10 to 12 inches tall, a shallow pull-out. That low height lets it stack under a wall oven or above a base cabinet without taking much space.
What cutout does a 30-inch warming drawer need?#
A 30-inch warming drawer needs a cabinet cutout a little under its face width, within the 23.5 to 29.5 inch range, and 10 to 12 inches tall. Confirm the exact cutout on the model spec.
How wide is a warming drawer?#
Warming drawers come in nominal 24, 27, and 30-inch widths to match the oven or cooktop above them. The 27-inch size is the most common.
How much room does a warming drawer need to open?#
The drawer rolls out 22 to 25 inches to load plates and dishes, so leave that much clear floor in front. Keep the aisle free of an island or opposite cabinet.
How deep is a warming drawer?#
A warming drawer is 22 to 25 inches deep to house the shallow drawer and its wiring. Make sure the cabinet clears that depth before installing.
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