Size & Dimension Guides

Knowing the specific dimensions of house rooms and objects come in handy when you need to do some house remodels & decorating.

Here’s our reference guide to the sizes of every part of the house, home objects, furniture, plumbing and so on.

Standard night stand sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

A standard nightstand should be between 23 inches and 28 inches in height, between 22 and 28 inches in width. It should have a depth of between 14 and 20 inches.

Standard Deadbolt Hole Size
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

The standard size for a deadbolt lock is 2 ⅛ inches. This means that a 2 ⅛ inch diameter hole is required for the cross bore in the door, and a 1-inch diameter hole will be needed for the latch bore. Other sizes of deadbolts are available, but the standard size is suitable for most uses.

Standard Glass Panel Sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

If you are designing glass features on a building, then you’ll need to work with standard glass panel sizes to ensure your designs can translate into reality. Here we look at the standard sizes glass panels typically come in and other considerations you’ll want to think about when designing architectural drawings with glass components.

Standard Fire Pit Size
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

A fire pit can create a socializing space in your backyard where family and friends can congregate, but what is the standard fire pit size, and which would work best for your situation? We investigate common fire pit sizes here.

Standard Chimney Cap Size
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 10, 2022

For masonry chimneys, common chimney cap sizes include 8 inches by 8 inches, 8 inches by 13, 8 inches by 17, 13 inches by 13 inches, and 13 inches by 17 inches. A metal chimney cap is generally between 6 and 10 inches in diameter.