sink depth?

User: bella
Posts 50

I'm all in favor of going by feel too. But I guess the rule of thumb is a good place to start. And it certainly is going to give a few people in the family a convient excuse to get out of doing dishes.

User: thor
Posts 50

Another option is just to have both people in the house try out a couple of depths and go with what feels best for both.

User: Kat
Posts 50

Here is a rule of thumb chart that I picked up from an ergonomics site...
Height of user: Ideal bowl depth
Under 5' 8" to 9"
5’0" to 5’3" 8 1/2" to 9 1/2"
5’4" to 5"5" 9" to 10"
5’5" to 5’6" 9 1/2"
5’6" to 5’11" 10
6’0" and taller 9" to 10"

User: SallyDP
Posts 100

When I moved to my apartment, everything was done already in the kitchen. I found that I would get backaches when I was doing the dishes, because I am a little short (5'2") and the sink was not to my height. So, I would check out that too! I don't get backaches anymore, because I mainly use paper plates, and don't use the sink too much! LOL!

User: harley
Posts 5

i had all the same decisions to make when i did my kitchen. i picked a mid-range depth on an elkay undermount stainless steel sink. i appreciate the extra depth but i'm glad i didn't go any deeper. if you want to know exactly what the depth is, let me know and i'll measure it. i can't remember all the details anymore. just make sure your cabinet and plumbing can handle the depth that you choose, especially if you get an extra deep one. good luck.
edited by harley on 2/6/2007

User: truck
Posts 15

what's a good sink depth? i like the deep ones but wonder if they're practical/comfortable. trying to get myself organized with info for the start of this project in the spring. thanks.