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Cabinet Hardware Placer – Online Even Spacing Calculator

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Cabinet Hardware Placer

Online Even Spacing Calculator — precisely position pulls, handles & knobs on any cabinet door or drawer front.

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# Position From Start Edge From End Edge Gap to Previous
Pro Installation Tips
  • Always measure twice and mark lightly with a pencil before drilling.
  • Use a center punch to prevent the drill bit from wandering on finished surfaces.
  • For upper cabinets, pulls are typically placed 2.5"–3.5" from the bottom edge of the door.
  • For drawers, a single pull centered both horizontally and vertically is the most common configuration.
  • On tall doors (over 40"), consider using 3 pulls for balanced leverage and appearance.
  • Match your pull size to the door proportions — larger doors benefit from longer pulls (6"–12" center-to-center).
Frequently Asked Questions
For standard upper cabinet doors (30"–36" wide) with two pulls, the typical spacing places each pull center about 2.5"–3.5" from the nearest vertical edge. This leaves roughly 23"–31" between the two pull centers. The exact spacing depends on door width, pull style, and personal preference. Our calculator above handles all the math automatically.
For upper cabinets, pulls are typically placed near the bottom corner of the door — about 2.5"–3" up from the bottom edge and 2.5"–3" in from the side edge. For lower cabinets (base cabinets), pulls are placed near the top corner — about 2.5"–3" down from the top edge. For slab doors, placement often follows the same edge-distance rule. Our tool calculates the horizontal or vertical distribution for multiple pulls on a single door or drawer.
To evenly space N handles across a panel of length L with equal margins: subtract the total desired margin (start + end) from the total length, then divide the remaining space by (N - 1). For example, on a 30" door with 3" margins on each side and 2 pulls: (30" - 6") ÷ 1 = 24" between centers. Our Auto Equal mode instantly calculates optimal spacing so all gaps are identical.
The number of pulls depends on door height and weight. General guidelines: 1 pull for doors under 24" tall; 2 pulls for doors 24"–42" tall (most common); 3 pulls for doors 42"–60" tall; and 4+ pulls for extra-tall pantry or wardrobe doors over 60". More pulls distribute weight better and provide easier access at multiple heights. Our calculator supports 1–10 pulls for any scenario.
Auto Equal mode automatically calculates the margin so that all gaps are identical — the edge margins equal the spacing between pulls. This produces a perfectly balanced layout with zero effort. Custom Margin mode lets you specify exact edge distances (e.g., 3" from each side), and the tool distributes the remaining pulls evenly in the available space. Use Custom Margin when following specific hardware installation guidelines or matching existing cabinetry.
Absolutely! While designed with cabinet doors in mind, this even-spacing calculator works perfectly for drawer fronts, furniture panels, wainscoting layouts, or any surface where you need evenly distributed mounting points. For drawers, a single centered pull (set count to 1) is the most common setup. For wide drawers (over 30"), two pulls are often used — just select the "Wide Drawer" preset.
Our tool supports both inches (in) and centimeters (cm). Toggle between units using the buttons next to the length input. All values — including results, margins, and spacing — are displayed in your chosen unit. The conversion uses the standard 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Results are rounded to practical precision (1/8" or 0.1 cm) for real-world marking and drilling.
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