Work out usable drawer depth in a wardrobe

Size a wardrobe drawer by subtracting the shelf reveal, back panel offset, back panel thickness and drawer fascia thickness from the cabinet depth.

1. When sizing a drawer inside a wardrobe, the usable drawer depth is the cabinet depth minus the shelf reveal, the back panel offset, the back panel thickness and the drawer fascia thickness.

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2. For example, a 580 mm deep wardrobe with a 40 mm shelf reveal, 19 mm back panel offset, 8 mm back panel thickness and 18 mm drawer fascia leaves about 495 mm.

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3. If the shelf reveal is within 50 mm a 500 mm drawer can fit.

4. If the shelf reveal exceeds 50 mm, use a 450 mm drawer.