Built In Oven Height From Floor

Generally a double oven should be built in at about 720mm off the floor.

Built in oven height from floor.

This could also be two pan drawers underneath. This could also be two pan drawers underneath. While most manufacturers provide requirements for the appropriate width of the space they only list a recommendation for the distance between the bottom of the oven and the floor. This allows for a 150mm plinth and a 570mm high door under the double oven.

Placing units higher or lower than eye level may make unit operation difficult. This allows for a 150mm plinth and a 570mm high door under the double oven. That puts the bottom oven at 600mm from the floor with 150mm plinth and the top oven is about 1200mm from the floor which are both workable heights. Control panels are designed to be read at eye level.

At this height both the main oven and the top oven are at good height for the average person. Note it is recommended that the height from the floor to the top of the highest appliance is no more than about 1 700 millimetres. Refer to the wolf design guide for further recommendations. A height of 1 570 millimetres above the floor is the average eye level but consider the height of the main cooks in your kitchen to determine the most suitable height for you and your family.

Generally a double oven should be built in at about 720mm off the floor.