Dishwasher dimensions - and why an integral is 3 cm lower than normal
Width, height and depth of dishwashers by model, from the specification sheets in the catalog. The difference between a normal and integrated dishwasher is not only the front - it is 3 cm high and 5 cm deep.
The short answer: 60 cm wide, and the height depends on the type
All 19 dishwashers measured in our catalog are 59.5 to 60 cm wide. This is the standard opening size in a kitchen cabinet, and it does not change between models or brands.
What does change is the height, and it varies according to the type of installation. A normal dishwasher - one whose front is visible - is measured by us between 84.5 and 85 cm. A fully integrated dishwasher measures between 81.5 and 81.8 cm. The difference is completely consistent and not accidental.
Why is the integral lower?
An integral dishwasher is designed to disappear behind a kitchen door, and the kitchen door is added to its front. The manufacturer lowers the height of the body so that the device and the line of cabinets on it reach the height of the surface together, instead of exceeding it.
The depth works with the same logic. Our integral dishwashers were measured at a depth of 55 to 56 cm, compared to 58.8 to 63 cm in standard ones - again, to make room for a door to be added in front and still remain in line with the cabinets.
The practical conclusion: these are two different size categories, not a design variation. It is impossible to replace one with the other within the same niche without checking both sizes.
What to measure at home before ordering
The width of the closet opening - you need 60 clean cm. The free height from the floor to the bottom of the surface: a normal dishwasher needs at least 86 cm, for an integral 82-83 cm is enough. And the depth from the front line of the cabinets to the wall, plus 5 cm for plumbing and electricity.
One dimension that tends to be forgotten: the opening space of the door. A dishwasher door opens downwards and extends about 55 cm forward. In a narrow kitchen, this means that it is impossible to stand in front of the open dishwasher - and you should make sure that there is no kitchen island or counter cabinet blocking it.
A narrow dishwasher, and what actually exists
There are also 45 cm wide dishwashers on the market, which are intended for small kitchens or for couples. There is currently no such model in our active catalog - all stock is 60 cm wide. If you are planning a kitchen around a narrow dishwasher, you should check availability with us before closing the joinery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the height of an integral dishwasher?
81.5 to 81.8 cm in the models measured in our catalog - about 3 cm lower than a normal dishwasher, which is measured between 84.5 and 85 cm. The difference is to make room for the kitchen door that is added to the front.
Are all dishwashers 60 cm wide?
All 19 models measured in our catalog are 59.5-60 cm. There are also 45 cm wide models on the market, but there is currently no such model in our active catalog.
How deep is a dishwasher?
Standard dishwasher: 58.8 to 63 cm. Integral dishwasher: 55 to 56 cm. For both types, you should add about 5 cm behind the piping and the electrical connection.
How much space is needed to open the dishwasher door?
About 55 cm forward from the front line. In a narrow kitchen or in front of a kitchen island, you should make sure that the door opens fully and that there is room left to stand and load.
This guide was translated automatically from the Hebrew original.