Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions Made Easy [28 Informative Images]

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outdoor kitchen dimensions guide

Outdoor kitchen dimensions are key to designing a comfortable space you’re always ready to use. Cramped, uncomfortable spacing is the main reason for an outdoor kitchen remodel!

Outdoor kitchen dimensions are standardized numerical values that are essential for your outdoor kitchen design. They regulate aspects like:

  • countertop depth
  • amount of landing space on the sides of appliances
  • space between a wall and sitting area

Designing with standardized dimensions crafts a convenient space and makes your designing process easier. These numbers aren’t the same each time, though, as they can vary depending on the option and your height.

Save the guessing games for trivia night and keep on reading. This guide will share standardized dimensions to make your project much easier to pull off!

Outdoor Kitchen Counter Dimensions

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There are at least three types of outdoor kitchen countertops: worktop, tabletop, and bar counter. Each of them has a different purpose and different dimensions as well.

Below you’ll find a table with basic data:

WorktopTabletopBar counter
Standard height36″30″42″
Standard width8’+24″+ per person24″+ per person
Standard depth30″38″12″+
Standard overhang15″ (if used for seating)18″12″

Outdoor Kitchen Counter Height

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A typical outdoor kitchen counter height is 36″. To install a below-the-counter outdoor refrigerator, your countertop needs to be raised to 38″.

These outdoor kitchen dimensions are the standard, but it won’t work well for people higher than 6’1″ or lower than 5’2″. Take a look at this table:

Human heightCountertops’ height
4′6″ – 5′2″30 – 33″
5′2″ – 5′8″33 – 36″
5′8″ – 6′1″36 – 39″
6′1″ – 6′6″39 – 42″

Since more than one person uses an outdoor kitchen, each of them can be in a different category. For example, I’m 5’5″ and my husband is 6’2″. We found a way to perfect counter height for both of us, so check out my kitchen counter height and depth guide.

Tip

It’s crucial to remember that the working counter needs to have a lower height than the distance between the bent elbow to the ground.

This rule applies to all people who are going to cook.

Other Outdoor Kitchen Countertops’ Height

The worktop is usually the first countertop to design, but other options are like a tabletop or a bar counter. Their height is not regulated by personal height, but by your chair size, as we use them in the sitting position!

Outdoor Kitchen Tabletop Counter Height

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The tabletop counter height standard is 30″, but it can vary from 28″ to 31″ since the outdoor chair height can vary from 17″ to 19″.

The distance between the chair seat and countertop needs to be at least 9″ (for more convenience, raise it to 13″). Below are the outdoor kitchen dimensions needed for your tabletops:

Chair seat heightMinimal tabletop heightComfortable tabletop height
17″28″30″
18″28″31″
19″28″31″

Since chairs are an important part of a tabletop design, they can play a major role in creating convenience in the sitting area of an outdoor kitchen. A thick tabletop, or one with a hanging counter, works better with lower chairs.

Tip

Buying chairs before the construction is a wise idea because this move guarantees you have a comfortable space at the end of the process.

Who doesn’t want to use their outdoor kitchen immediately after installation?

Outdoor Kitchen Bar Height

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The bar serving counter height is 42″, but it can vary from 40″ – 42″. The variation you see is an answer to all the different chair heights available on the market.

On average, bar stools are 28″ – 30″ high. The distance from the chair seat to the bar counter should be around 9″ – 13″.

Chair seat heightCountertop height
28″40″ – 41″
29″40″ – 42″
30″40″ – 42″

It’s a smart move to buy bar stools before building an outdoor kitchen, as you can create a perfect match in your backyard. With more space, you deliver more luxury.

Outdoor Kitchen Counter Depth

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The standard depth of an outdoor kitchen counter is 30″. To accommodate a built-in grill, it may be necessary to increase a countertop depth to 36″ (the increase in depth depends solely on the built-in grill instruction).

Counters without a grill can be 24″ deep.

Tip

Outdoor kitchen dimensions work best with foresight, so pick appliances before construction. You need to make sure that the countertops you build will accommodate them.

Outdoor Kitchen Counter Width

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An outdoor kitchen counter width comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The size you need depends on your space, outdoor activity, and how many people you tend to serve.

Small is around 10′ long and fits a grill, cooktop, sink, and storage. Medium is 16′ long and fits a grill, cooktop, sink, storage, and refrigerator. The large outdoor kitchen is 20″+ long with a variety of appliances.

Kitchen CounterTotal lengthIncludes
Small10′grill, cooktop, sink, storage
Medium16′grill, cooktop, sink, storage, refrigerator
Large20’+grill, cooktop, sink, storage, refrigerator +

As you can see, the length of an outdoor kitchen depends on the number of appliances. A large outdoor kitchen is also created for multiple cooks.

Appliances affect an outdoor kitchen with their width and the landing space (also known as a free space) that has to be added on their sides.

Below you’ll find a table with landing space guidelines for your outdoor kitchen dimensions:

ApplianceLanding space requirements
Grill24″ on one side, 12″ on the other
Cooktop12″ on both sides
Sink18″ on both sides
Refrigerator15″ of the open counter above
Pizza oven24″ on one side, 12″ on the other
Kegerator12″ on both sides

What’s important about the landing space is: if appliances are combined, the space between them must be calculated as multiplying the bigger number by 1.5.

Let’s look an example. If a kegerator (18″ on both sides) is next to the sink (12″ on both sides), the distance between them should be 27″ (18″ x 1.5).

If you work with a grill (12″ side) and cooktop (12″), the distance between them should be 18″. If the side of the grill you’re working with is 24″ of free space, the distance between a grill and a cooktop should be 36″.

Starting to see the logic? Outdoor kitchen dimensions become easier once you add a practical perspective to all the numbers.

Outdoor Kitchen Bar Counter Width

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An outdoor kitchen bar width should be at least 24″ wide per person. To create a more luxurious space, increase this number to 30″, or even 36″.

Below you’ll find a table with an outdoor kitchen bar width depending on the number of people seated and the comfort level:

Number of peopleBasic (24″)Delight (30″)Luxury (36″)
248″60″72″
372″90″108″
496″120″144″
5120″150″180″
6144″180″216″

As you can see, a luxury setting takes a lot more space than a basic one, as it adds 30% to the final number.

Outdoor Kitchen Dining Area Width

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A dining area at an outdoor kitchen can be created out of a tabletop counter, a bar counter, a table with chairs, or all of the above combined.

Below I’ll break down outdoor kitchen dimensions by smaller details like tabletop counters and dining sets.

An Outdoor Kitchen Tabletop Counter Width

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A tabletop counter width should be at least 24″ for each seated person. To increase your comfort level, increase this number up to 36″.

There are three comfort levels: Basic (24″), Delight (30″), and Luxury (36″). This sort of counter can very often work as a table so that people can be seated on more than one edge.

Number of people at the tabletop234
Basic (24″)48″72″96″
Delight (30″)60″90″120″
Luxury (36″)72″108″144″

These numbers apply when people are seated in a row. You can choose to seat people on multiple edges of the tabletop counter.

It’s important to design the space behind chairs or a counter and the nearest obstruction.

NeedDistance from nearest obstruction
No traffic32″
To edge past36″
Walk past unobstructed48″

An Outdoor Kitchen Dining Set

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An outdoor kitchen dining area can consist of a simple outdoor table with chairs. Using movable furniture has a lot of advantages, such as quick customization or accommodating more guests.

It’s important to pick the perfect size and shape for a specific outdoor kitchen area, as furniture can take a lot of space. Take a look at the outdoor kitchen dimensions chart below:

Space sizeTable shapeTable sizeNumber of chairs
5′ x 9′square/ round36″2
9′ x 9′square40″4
9,5′ x 9,5′round42″4
9,5″ x 11′oval42″x60″6
10′ x 10′round48″6
11′ x 11′square/ round60″8
9,5′ x 14,5′ractangular42″x100″10

Tip

If a table with chairs needs an additional dining spot – such as your family needing a bar counter – buying a foldable table is a great idea.

On the other hand, an extendable table could be your dining area of choice. These are easy to pull out to serve more people.

Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Overhang (Cantilever)

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An outdoor kitchen counter used to seat people should have an overhang of around 12″-18″. The exact number depends on the height of a countertop. The higher it is, the less overhang is needed.

Outdoor Kitchen CounterBar CounterWork CounterTabletop Counter
Counter height40″ – 42″36″30″
Overhang12″15″18″

Outdoor Kitchen Appliances Dimensions

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Outdoor kitchen appliances usually have two types of dimensions:

  • actual appliance height, width, and depth
  • cut out dimensions

Cut out dimensions are usually a little bit bigger than appliance dimensions. Before any cuts, find proper values in your appliance instruction manual.

Finding out the value is important, as the perfect fit increases an outdoor kitchen’s longevity. You also need to protect the inside of the cabinets from elements or insects. Ill-fitting furniture can bump and slide around (not to mention spare gaps in-between appliances invite insect activity).

If you want even more tips on equipping your outdoor kitchen with cabinets, our guides on outdoor cabinets are ready to help.

Outdoor Kitchen Grill Dimensions

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There are four standard outdoor kitchen grill sizes: small, medium, large, and extra-large. The smallest can serve a small family, while the biggest is a better option for large-scale entertainment.

Depending on the size, the height and depth of your outdoor kitchen dimensions will change. Check the table below:

Grill sizeGrill widthGrill depthGrill height
Smallup to 26″19.5″ – 26.5″11.5″ – 24.5″
Medium27″ – 33″24.125″ – 32.437″20″ – 29.5″
Large34″ – 42″25.5″ – 30.75″17″ – 32″
Extra-large43″+25.25″ – 32.73″23.45″ – 33.04″

The numbers in the table came from analyzing dozens of models. In each category, there are models that are higher or lower than average. What is crucial for grill installation is a cut-out dimension. These are usually slightly bigger numbers than grill dimensions and are placed in the grill instruction.

If you want to know more about grill before choosing one? Check out my guide on outdoor kitchen essentials.

Big Green Egg Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions

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Think you don’t need to consider outdoor kitchen dimensions with a simple grill? Think again! There are seven Big Green Egg sizes:

  • Mini
  • MiniMax
  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • X-Large
  • 2XL

Their grid diameter varies from 10″ (Mini) to 29″ (2XL). The Big Green Egg height varies from 15″ (Mini) to 35.5″ (2XL). The smallest is 79 sq in the cooking area, while the largest is 672 sq. The chart below has all the dimensions laid out:

SizeGrid diameterHeightCut-out
Mini10″15″
MiniMax13″19.5″
Small13″22″
Medium15″26″19″
Large18.25″30″21.25″
XLarge24″27.25″26.5″
2XL29″35.5″32.5″

I collected all of the data above from the Big Green Egg website. Check out their assembly guide so you can enjoy your model to the fullest.

Outdoor Kitchen Burner Dimensions

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Outdoor kitchen burners, on average, have a width of 12″ – 13″. The depth averages between 20.5″ – 23.5″. The height of burners depends on the type (slide-in or drop-in) and varies from 5″ to 12.5″.

Side-by-side burners can have a width up to 28″. A burner should have 12″ of landing space on both sides for convenient use.

Outdoor burners’ width12″ – 13″
Outdoor burners’ depth20,5″ – 23,5″
Outdoor burners’ height5″ – 12,5″

Outdoor kitchen power burners’ width is most commonly between 15.75″ and 24″ depending on the model and producer. While adding a power burner to the outdoor kitchen design, remember to add 12″ of landing space (free countertop space) on both sides.

Don’t forget to read the burner instruction! It states the distance between the appliance and combustible materials. You usually can’t use them beneath overhead combustible construction.

Outdoor Kitchen Sink Dimensions

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An outdoor kitchen sink width is in the 14″ – 30″ range. The depth of an outdoor kitchen sink is in the 7″ – 27.25″ range.

The height of an outdoor kitchen sink is usually in the 15″ – 22.125″ range. There are two types of sinks: a single basin and a double basin. Single basin sinks are much more common.

The most common outdoor kitchen sink sizes are: 15″ x 15″, 15″ x 17″, and 15″ x 20″. Remember that a sink needs landing space, which is about 18″ of landing space on both sides. Therefore, adding a sink to an outdoor kitchen requires at least 50″ of counter width (for a standard 14″ sink).

Sinks’ width14″ – 30″
Sinks’ hight7″ – 27,25″
Sinks’ depth15″ – 22,125″

If you need inspiration putting a sink together, don’t miss my outdoor kitchen sink guide.

Outdoor Kitchen Refrigerator Dimensions

Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions: Refrigerator width

An outdoor kitchen refrigerator is, on average, 24″ wide, 26″ deep, and 34″ high. The width of an outdoor refrigerator can vary from as little as 14″ to as wide as 42″.

There are multiple outdoor refrigerators available: refrigerator drawers, compact freezers, beverage coolers, wine coolers, ice makers, and compact refrigerators.

Leave 15″ of free counter space above the refrigerator in your outdoor kitchen dimensions.

Outdoor kitchen width24″
Outdoor kitchen depth26″
Outdoor kitchen height34″

Outdoor Kitchen Kegerator Dimensions

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An outdoor kitchen kegerator is on average 24″ wide, 26″ deep, and 34″ high. Even though the above dimensions are most common, it’s possible to buy kegerators 15″ – 25″ wide.

Size depends vastly on keg size, which is the sixth barrel for 15″ wide and up to a half-barrel for 25″ wide.

Kegerators come in three types:

  • beer kegerators
  • coffee kegerators
  • wine kegerators

A kegerator needs around 12″ of landing space on both sides. This means the smallest will take 39″ and the widest takes 49″ of countertop space.

Outdoor Pizza Oven Dimensions

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Outdoor pizza oven dimensions are crucial for convenient cooking. There are four factors to consider: dome diameter, height, width, and depth.

Outdoor Pizza Oven Diameter

There are two types of the dome for outdoor kitchens: igloo and barrel. Most common igloo dome pizza oven sizes are: small (34″), medium (42″), and large (50″).

Most common barrel dome pizza oven sizes: small (32″ x 36″), medium (35″ x 39″), and large (47″ x 59″). Small sizes work well for small families, medium for large families, and large are restaurant-sized.

Outdoor Kitchen Pizza OvenIgloo dome pizza ovenBarrel dome pizza oven
Small family34″32″ x 36″
Large family42″35″ x 39″
Restaurant50″47″ x 59″

The given numbers show the internal diameter and the cooking surface inside the pizza oven.

Outdoor Pizza Oven Height

An outdoor pizza oven height is on average in the 65.5″ – 77.5″ range. Two factors make using a pizza oven convenient:

  • line of sight
  • elbow height

In other words, you should be able to comfortably view the inside of the pizza oven and cook. The average best height from the ground to the oven floor is 39.24″ for women and 42.20″ for men (data taken from here).

The most common base size for an outdoor kitchen pizza oven is 40″. It should work well for people from 5’4″ – 6’3″ high. The base height is the measurement from the ground to the top of the base (and counter).

To make sure an outdoor pizza oven has a comfortable height for you – so you don’t have to stoop while cooking – measure the height from your elbow to the ground.

It’s crucial to be comfortable using a pizza oven, as making pizza requires a lot of standing. You can avoid back pain with a good design.

Outdoor Pizza Oven Width

Pizza oven sizeDome sizePizza oven width
Small34″47″
Medium42″58″
Large50″70″

Outdoor Pizza Oven Depth

Pizza oven sizeDome sizePizza oven depth
Small34″49″
Medium42″62″
Large50″74″

Pizza Oven Distance To Combustibles

The pizza oven dome should have at least 2″ clearance to combustibles from all sides of the oven dome and 16″ clearance to combustibles above the dome.

The stainless steel flue (or duct) should have 30″ clearance to combustibles from all sides and complete clearance above the flue maintaining a 30″ radius around it.

Outdoor Kitchen Range Hood Width

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An outdoor kitchen range hood width varies from 36″ to 60″. The size of the vent hood comes from taking a grill or range width and adding 12″.

A vent hood should be installed symmetrically. Below is the table with the most common sizes:

Grill width24″36″48″
Range hood width36″48″60″

Outdoor Kitchen Range Hood Mounting Height

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The outdoor kitchen range hood should be installed 36″ – 42″ above the grill or cooktop. The goal of this item is not only to take the smoke in, but reduce the fire hazard, as it directs the fire.

For exact height, look in a cooktop or grill manual.

Outdoor Kitchen Vent Dimensions

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A vent needs to be installed every 4′ in an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill. If the grill runs on natural gas (NG), vents need to be installed as high as possible.

If the grill runs on propane (LP), vents should be installed as low as possible.

Outdoor kitchen lengthNumber of vents
>4′1
5′ – 8′2
9′ – 12′3
13′ – 16′4
17′ – 20′5

Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet Sizes

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Standard outdoor kitchen cabinets come in various sizes, from 9″ to 60″. The standard outdoor kitchen cabinet depth is 27.875″.

The standard cabinet height is 30″ with 4.5″ adjustable legs. Outdoor kitchen cabinets come in a variety of materials, out of which most common are stainless steel. HDPE kitchen cabinets are becoming more popular these days for being extra resistant to outdoor hazards.

The smallest outdoor kitchen can be composed of just two cabinets (for the grill and prep zone).

Outdoor Kitchen Access Doors Height And Width

An outdoor kitchen access door’s average width is in the 18″ – 24.5″ range. Outdoor kitchen access doors height is on average in 27.38″ – 42.38″ range.

They come as double or single doors. Access doors for gas tanks should be ventilated.

Below you’ll find a table with multiple access door examples. Remember that cut-out dimensions are slightly smaller than the access doors dimensions:

HeightWidthCut-out heightCut-out width
27.38″21.13″25.5″19.25″
30.38″21.13″28.5″19.25″
33″18″30″15″
34.5″24.5″30″21″
37.875″20.375″35.75″21″
42.38″21.12″40.5″19.25″

L-shaped Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions

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L-shaped outdoor kitchen dimensions are 36″ high, 30″ deep, and 10’+ long. The length of an L-shaped outdoor kitchen depends on the number of appliances installed.

On average, an outdoor kitchen that fits a grill, a cooktop, sink, storage, and refrigerator needs to be 16′ long.

If you need some ideas for setting up this classic layout, check out my L-shaped outdoor kitchen ideas.

U-shaped Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions

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U-shaped outdoor kitchen dimensions are 36″ high, 30″ deep, and 10’+ long. A U-shape is usually chosen for medium and large outdoor kitchens (16′ and 20’+).

Keep a distance between counters: minimum at 36″ and multiple cooks at 48″.

Outdoor Kitchen Island Dimensions

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An outdoor kitchen island standard dimensions are 36″ high and 30″ deep. An island is a great shape for both small and medium outdoor kitchens.

The smallest outdoor kitchen island can be 5’2″ long (for a 24″ grill, prep space, and landing space).

Outdoor Kitchen Backsplash Height

A standard outdoor kitchen backsplash height is 4″. Most often, it’s made from a slab that was used for a countertop. Consider placing the backsplash on the space between the grill and range hood, 36″ – 42″ high.

Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions Create A Comfortable Foundation

Outdoor kitchen dimensions may seem like a lot to keep track of, but they guarantee a comfortable foundation. They give you room to cook, space to relax, and keep fire hazards at bay.

Need more help planning your outdoor kitchen space? Don’t miss these in-depth planning guides:

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  1. Magdalena,
    Great articles, very helpful in understanding how to move forward with my kitchen project. Do you know any place to get designs or a software program to design a kitchen. Thanks