Hob dimensions

The hob is an attribute that is becoming increasingly popular in the modern kitchen.

When choosing a panel, you need to pay attention not only to its model, functions and capabilities. Dimensions are important. Let's clarify what sizes different types of modern hobs have.

Why know the sizes

If you want to buy new furniture for the kitchen or update household appliances, then you need this information. After all, it is important to figure out what dimensions of the hob will be combined with the interior of your kitchen and fit into the interior design.

The hob is classified as a built-in appliance. This means that you will have to take care of a specific place for it. Manufacturers of kitchen furniture should know not approximate, but the most accurate dimensions. After all, if the hole in the countertop is too large, it will not be possible to hold your panel.

And if the purchase of the surface does not coincide with the installation of the kitchen, information about the dimensions will also be important. When the decision is made to replace the surface, you will choose one that matches the dimensions of the existing hole. It may be possible to increase it if there is a lot of free space nearby. But it won’t be possible to make a smaller cutout for the equipment. Therefore, when purchasing, think about how the equipment will be installed.

What is included in surface dimensions

As you examine the panel data, you will see that each panel has multiple data points. These include:

• width;
• depth;
• thickness.

Width

This is the distance that is determined between the extreme points located on the right and left. Moreover, no matter what shape the device has. For both rectangular and non-standard shaped products. On rectangles, the width of the front line closest to you will be equal to its back line.

Depth

If the width is determined in most cases by the front edge of the panel, then the depth is measured along its side. This option shows the distance from the point on the surface closest to you to the farthest.

The depth of the surface cannot be greater than the width of the tabletop.

Reference: standard dimensions for the depth of hob surfaces are about 60 cm.

The specific size depends on the shape of the product. It may be slightly less than the specified parameter.

Thickness

The last parameter of the panel is its thickness. This is "Rdistance between top and bottom planes devices. Measured along the side edge.

Reference: The standard panel thickness ranges from 45 to 100 mm.

The exact data of each model is indicated in the product passport.

Dimensions of rectangular hobs

Regardless of what type of panel you decide to purchase (gas, electric, combined), it will fall into one of three dimensional standards:

• average;
• less than average - narrow;
• more than average - wide.

Let's consider what exactly the parameters of each type are.

Middle surfaces

This group includes devices 45–60 cm wide.

For a set of small dimensions, panels with 3 or 4 burners are suitable.

• The 3-burner panels are 45 cm wide.
• With 4 burners - 60 cm.

Medium size models

• Brand options Nardi have a triangle vertex. It looks to the left, while the control panel handles are in a vertical position (for some options, in a horizontal position).
• The electric model has the same burner arrangement. For example, a 3-burner hob Foster Perfect for those people who value design in technology and can purchase a large-sized work surface. The width of this model is 52 cm.
• Built-in independent models Frank made of tempered glass, number of burners - 5 gas, one with a built-in column - TC, device power - 3600, 3x1750/1000, Dimensions for installation - 560x480 mm.
• Gas burners are equipped with 1 powerful burner, two regular burners, and one economical burner. Automatic electric ignition, thermoelectric protection installed against gas leakage. The devices have steel grilles. The thickness of the device is 30 mm, the number of burners is 4, installation parameters (wxd) - 560x480 mm.
• These devices are released 60 cm wide. Gas surfaces of this width are 4-burner. The devices are arranged in the shape of a rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid. The unconventional position of the appliances on the tiles looks unusual. It is recommended to choose a surface that is comfortable for cooking. The larger the device, the more varied the design.

An electric hob with a width of 60 cm is often created original design. The burners are arranged in the shape of a diamond or rectangle. They differ in original design Kaiser, Gorenje, the devices are made in a light shade.

If you require a hob consisting of 5 burners, it may have width 68 cm. They are located 1 in the center, 4 along the perimeter.Even if the surface model has 5, in this case there may be no fast heating burner.

Non-standard colors of the models are green and dark blue. In these models, the handles are located according to the location of their burners. Devices with 5 burners can be divided into different types according to width 61-80.

If the tile is 80 cm wide, then the number of burners can be up to 6. Hotpoint-Ariston has 6 burners and widths from 75 to 87 cm.

Narrow surfaces

Narrow surfaces are installed in small rooms. With their help you can save room space. Built-in appliances differ in configuration; the base has an elongated shape, on which are placed from 1 to 3 burners. The device can be installed along the wall or across the countertop.

Minimum width is 30 cm. Gas hobs are available with 1, 2 burners. The front has little power, the rear is more powerful. You should also pay attention to the grille. If it covers two burners at once, it is convenient and provides a stable position for any utensil. The fast heating function is only available on some options.

Reference. Narrow panels do not differ in characteristics from devices with the maximum number of burners.

Narrow surfaces are available in black or white colors and fit perfectly into the interior of a small kitchen.

Designed for a small kitchen narrow electrical appliances. With the help of narrow surfaces, it is possible to organize limited kitchen space efficiently and comfortably. Electric options can be installed in any room; they are reliable in operation and easy to maintain.

Wide surfaces

If you wish, you can find products that are impressive in size.Their width more than 60 cm.

• Gas surface in different models Smeg It has from 90 to 116 cm. It contains up to 4 types of burners.
• Electrical devices having a width 61–80 cm, equipped with 4–5 burners. The number of expansion zones does not depend on their number. Usually it is 1 oval, 1 radial. In models Siemens a 5-burner is offered, which has 4 expansion zones, 3 radial, 1 oval.
• Electric surfaces 80–90 cm wide equipped with 4–5 heating elements, have two expansion areas, radial and oval.
• Stamps Bosch, Smeg offer 4 zones, surface width 91.6 cm.

Important! The functionality of gas or electric devices does not depend on their size.

When selecting tiles for a kitchen space, it is recommended to pay attention to the number of burners for quick heating and the gas control function. In electrical, attention should be paid to the existence of an expansion zone, the shape of the products.