With the standard upper cabinet 30 inches tall and 12 inches deep a 5 ft.
Average height for wall cabinets.
This is also true for islands and peninsulas.
30 tall cabinets will top align at 84 height 36 height cabinets will top align at 90 h and 42 h cabinets will top align at 96 h.
For the average person this distance is the ideal balance.
These distances are shown to be ergonomicallypractical for anyone over 4 feet tall and optimal for an average user 5 ft.
These cabinets fit between the base cabinets and the ceiling.
If we put a full height pantry we will probably arrive at the same proportion of accessible and non accessible but may have a bit more of the latter so this does not help in the proportion of accessible to non accessible.
Cabinets are sold in standard heights of 30 36 or 42 inches.
Although 18 inches is a typical minimum height kitchen cabinets can start much higher than this.
Your height and reach.
Wall cabinet height.
Height matters the standard distance between the top of a kitchen counter and the bottom of the wall cabinets above it is 18 inches.
Factor in the height of ceilings and trim when determining cabinet size and position.
With an upper cabinet mounting height of 54.
Most base cabinets are between 34 1 2 and 35 inches tall without the countertop.
Side by side washer dryer pairs stand 33 inches tall and need another 24 inches of clearance for a top loading washer leaving 39 inches above the washer for a cabinet.
Most shelf space is located in wall cabinets which typically start at 52 aff so not within reach range.
8 inches in height.
A perfectly level floor is rare so adjustments are part of most jobs.
Most people use the 18 inch measurement because of the average human height but you can adjust it as necessary to any cabinet height above counter that better suits your height and personal preference.
Height tends to be limited since the cabinets need to fit between.
Washer dryer pairs average 75 inches tall when stacked leaving just 11 inches of space above them in a room with an 8 foot ceiling.
The 8 inch user will be able to reach all shelves without a step stool.