Kitchen Triangle Calculator
Optimize your kitchen layout for maximum efficiency between sink, stove, and fridge.
Key Features
- Total leg distance sum
- Efficiency rating
- Ergonomic advice
How to Use
Measure the distances between your sink, stove, and refrigerator. We'll tell you if your 'Work Triangle' meets ergonomic standards.
Interactive Kitchen Triangle Calculator
Calculation Formula & Logic
Calculations represent industry standard metrics. Always incorporate structural layout constraints and material margins.
Expert Pro-Tips
- Ensure no main walkways or household traffic paths cross through the cooktop-sink-fridge triangle.
- If a kitchen island is present, it must not intersect any leg of the triangle by more than 12 inches.
- Maintain at least 36 to 48 inches of aisle space around the work triangle for safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary purpose of the kitchen work triangle?
A: The kitchen work triangle is an ergonomic design rule aimed at maximizing efficiency and safety between the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator.
Q: Can a kitchen island block the work triangle?
A: No. An island should never block a leg of the work triangle. If it does, the kitchen layout loses its ergonomic flow.
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