The drawer interior is the usable space inside a drawer. Three measurements describe it: internal length from front to back, internal width from left to right, and internal depth from the floor to the lowest fixed obstruction above. Measure inside the drawer rather than relying on the cabinet front.
Why interior measurements matter
The drawer front and the drawer box are different components, and their dimensions may not match. A cabinet's nominal width therefore does not establish its usable internal space. Measure the surfaces that will contain the organiser.
How to measure
- Open the drawer fully. Pull it out as far as the runners allow.
- Measure inside, wall to wall. Measure between the left and right walls for internal width, between the front and back walls for internal length, and from the floor to the lowest fixed obstruction for internal depth.
- Record the measurements as taken. Do not substitute the cabinet-front dimensions or an assumed standard size.
What a modular fit looks like
Modu Drawer uses a modular grid base rather than a made-to-the-millimetre insert. Modules slot, snap, and slide into that grid, and the layout can be rearranged as your needs change. See runner clearance for more context on why external cabinet dimensions are not a reliable substitute for measuring inside.
Where to start
Take the internal length and width to the drawer builder to plan a grid-based layout. Check internal depth separately for vertical clearance. See the drawer length, drawer width, and drawer depth entries for the per-axis detail.