Sizing cabinet pulls is less about guessing and more about controlling three variables that affect fit, feel, and visual balance: center-to-center hole spacing, overall length, and projection. When these are selected with a repeatable rule, your cabinetry line looks consistent across rooms, installs faster, and reduces returns from misfit hardware.

Start with the dimension that must match: center-to-center spacing

For any two-screw cabinet pull, the critical size is the center-to-center distance, meaning the distance between the centers of the two mounting holes. This is the number that must match existing drilling, templates, or CNC drilling programs.

If you are replacing pulls, measure the existing holes first. If you are specifying new drilling, choose a spacing that supports both function and proportion, then standardize it across the project so installers can use one jig.

Common center-to-center sizes and where they typically fit

Below is a practical sizing map based on common cabinet widths and widely used spacing conversions.

Metric-to-inch conversion references for these sizes are commonly published as standard charts in the cabinet hardware industry.
If you prefer a ready-made range plan, HUZHAN also summarizes common spacings and matching drawer widths as a selection guide.

Choose overall length with a proportion rule, then validate by drawer width

Once spacing is decided, overall length becomes your design lever. A widely used guideline is to pick a pull length around one-third of the drawer width for balanced visuals, then adjust for your style direction.

Practical examples using that rule:

• 18 in drawer front: target about 6 in pull length, then choose the closest standard spacing that supports your preferred silhouette.

• 24 in drawer front: target about 8 in pull length, or step up to a longer modern pull if you want a more linear look.

HUZHAN’s own size guidance also frames pulls as typically ranging from short 3 inch styles up to longer formats, depending on the look and cabinet scale.

Do not ignore projection and finger clearance

Even if spacing and length are perfect, a pull can still feel wrong if the clearance is tight. Projection affects:

• whether users can comfortably hook fingers under the pull

• whether the pull snags clothing in tight walkways

• whether gloves or limited dexterity can operate it smoothly

Accessibility guidance commonly emphasizes operability with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting, and also references installation height ranges and operating force considerations in accessible design contexts.
For many projects, the safest approach is to pick a profile that provides a reliable finger gap and a smooth underside, then keep that profile consistent across the kitchen.

Match pull sizing to door behavior, not only door width

Doors load hardware differently than drawers:

• Drawers are pulled straight out, so longer pulls mainly improve leverage and comfort.

• Tall doors can swing and rack, so you want a pull placement and size that helps control the door without twisting the wrist.

Placement guidance is often standardized by cabinet type, with knobs or pulls located a few inches from the edge and aligned consistently across runs. HUZHAN publishes a clear placement map by wall doors, base doors, and drawers to reduce layout mistakes.

Standardize sizes across a project to reduce installation risk

From a manufacturer viewpoint, the highest failure rate in cabinet hardware projects is not finish mismatch, it is drilling mismatch. The simplest way to protect schedule and reduce rework is to standardize:

• two or three center-to-center sizes for the whole job

• one profile family with matched projection and grip feel

• one alignment rule for all drawers and one for all doors

HUZHAN specifically highlights center-to-center accuracy and controlled manufacturing consistency as part of its production approach, which helps large installations stay aligned when you replicate hole spacing across many pieces.

Why HUZHAN is a practical supplier choice for pull sizing projects

When sizing is treated as a system, you want a supplier that can support repeatability and scale:

• Wide spacing coverage so you can standardize sizes across the project without forcing design compromises. HUZHAN lists length options from compact 76 mm pulls up to extended 512 mm models in its sizing discussions.

• Manufacturing consistency to keep hole spacing stable across production lots, which protects installers and templates.

• Finish uniformity across size variants so mixed pull lengths still look like one set when viewed across a kitchen run.

If you are planning an OEM/ODM lineup or preparing a bulk order, the most efficient workflow is to define your standard hole spacings first, lock a projection target that feels good in hand, then expand the series by length while keeping the same grip geometry and finish control.

Quick sizing checklist you can use before ordering

• Confirm whether you are matching existing holes or specifying new drilling using center-to-center measurement.

• Pick 2 to 3 standard spacings for the whole project and assign them to drawer width ranges.

• Use the one-third drawer-width rule as a starting point, then adjust for your design direction.

• Validate projection and finger clearance for comfort and accessibility expectations.

• Apply consistent placement rules across doors and drawers so the room reads as one system.