Choosing a Cutlery Tray for a 600 mm Kitchen Drawer
A 600 mm kitchen cabinet does not contain a 600 mm-wide drawer. Drawer walls, runners and joinery reduce the clear internal width, so the cabinet module alone cannot determine the insert size.
The finished internal drawer—not the 600 mm cabinet module—determines the insert size.
01
Treat 600 mm as the cabinet size
The 600 mm description normally refers to the external cabinet module. Internal drawer width varies by drawer system, side-wall thickness and how the joinery was constructed.
Confirm internal width, depth and clear height before selecting an insert.
02
Measure the clear internal width
Measure between the inside faces of the drawer walls at the front and back. Use the smaller dimension rather than subtracting an assumed allowance from 600 mm.
03
Confirm depth and height
Measure from the inside drawer front to the back wall, then from the base to the lowest obstruction above. All three internal dimensions must suit the chosen insert.
04
Check for hidden obstructions
Look for internal drawer fronts, handle fixings, rear brackets and the base of a shallow drawer above. These details can reduce usable depth or height even when the measured width appears suitable.
05
Plan the internal arrangement
Before ordering, group the pieces that will live in the drawer. A medium-width drawer may need to prioritise everyday place settings, with long serving tools stored separately, or use adjustable dividers to share the available space.
06
Select the range from the result
For the Vide system, an internal width between 500 and 599 mm corresponds to NO.5. Its 472 mm depth and 53 mm height must also fit the finished drawer.
Frequently asked
Useful details, clearly answered.
Should I measure the cabinet or the drawer?
Measure the clear internal space of the finished drawer. Cabinet and drawer-front widths do not account for drawer walls, runners and joinery tolerances.
What drawer dimensions are needed for a cutlery insert?
Record the internal width, depth and clear height. Measure width at both the front and back and use the smaller result.
Why is the inside of a 600 mm drawer narrower than 600 mm?
The 600 mm figure normally describes the external cabinet module. Drawer walls, runners, joinery tolerances and hardware reduce the clear internal width available to an insert.
