Kitchen Handle Size Guide & Planning Help
Choosing the right handle size can make a big difference to how your kitchen looks and feels.
This guide covers the most common sizes, how to choose the right proportions, and what most customers order for a full kitchen.
If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to help plan your order.
STANDARD HANDLE SIZES
Common handle sizes (hole centres)
Most cabinet handles are measured by the distance between the screw holes (hole centres).
Typical sizes:
- 96mm – small drawers and cupboards
- 128mm – standard cupboards
- 160mm – most common all-round size
- 192mm+ – larger drawers and integrated appliances
Quick rule of thumb
- Smaller cabinets → 96mm or 128mm
- Standard kitchens → 128mm or 160mm
- Wide drawers → 160mm–224mm
WHAT MOST CUSTOMERS ORDER
Planning a full kitchen?
Most kitchens require:
- 10–20 handles
- consistent sizing across cupboards and drawers
Many customers choose:
-
one size for everything
OR - smaller handles for cupboards + larger handles for drawers
👉 If you’re unsure, we can help you decide.
MATCHING EXISTING HOLES
Replacing old handles?
The most important measurement is:
👉 hole centre distance
Measure from the centre of one screw hole to the other.
If you match this, installation is quick and easy.
👉 We can also make custom sizes if your measurements are unusual.
HANDLE POSITIONING
Where should handles go?
Typical placement:
- Cupboards → vertical near the edge
- Drawers → horizontal, centred
For wide drawers:
- longer handles look better
- or use two smaller handles
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STYLE
T-Bar Handles (most popular)
- clean, modern look
- easy to grip
- works in most kitchens
Pull Handles
- slightly more traditional
- good for larger drawers
Knobs
- compact and minimal
- often used on smaller cupboards
👉 Most customers choose T-bar handles for a full kitchen.
FINISH & MATERIAL
All QuirkHub handles are:
- made from pure copper, not plated
- handmade in our Yorkshire studio
- satin finished by hand
- professionally sprayed with a high quality clear synthetic lacquer
Bare copper with no clear lacquer applied naturally develops character (patina) over time, giving each piece a unique look.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Need something specific?
We regularly make:
- custom lengths
- custom hole centres
- larger kitchen orders
Send us:
- handle style
- sizes / hole centres
- quantity
- postcode
- target date
Not sure what you need?
If you’re planning a kitchen or replacing existing handles, we can help you get it right.
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Discover the right kitchen handle size for your project. Learn standard measurements, how to match existing holes, and what most customers order for a full kitchen renovation. QuirkHub's guide covers sizing, positioning, styles, and custom options for handmade copper handles.