How to Identify Your Kitchen Cabinet Hinge？
Frog Hinge Finding the right replacement Hinge is easier when you check these five key features. Here’s what to look for:
- Opening Angle
This is how far the door swings open.
Standard: Most common (95° - 110°).
Wide: For corner cabinets (up to 170°). 165°
Narrow: For doors that close into a corner (40° - 50°).
- Cup Hole DiameterMeasure the hole drilled into the door where the Hinge Cup sits.
Common Sizes: 26mm, 35mm, or 40mm for larger Hinges.
⚠️ Important: Measure the hole in the door, not the hinge itself.
- Hinge Overlay 3D hinge
This is how much the door covers the cabinet frame when closed.
Full Overlay: The door completely covers the side of the cabinet.
Half/Partial Overlay: Two doors share a cabinet frame, each covering half.
Inset: The door sits flush inside the cabinet frame.
- Mounting Plate Connection 3D with Hook
Check how the hinge attaches to the inside of the cabinet.
Clip-On: The hinge clicks onto the mounting plate. To remove, you usually lift a lever or pull a clip.
Slide-On: The hinge slides onto the plate and is secured with a screw.
- Door and Carcass Thickness High Quality Hinge
Measure the thickness of your cabinet door and side panel (carcass). The mounting plate must be the correct size to fit them.
Standard Thickness: Typically 15mm-19mm.
Special Plates: Exist for glass or unusually thick/thin doors.
Pro Tip: The easiest way to get a perfect match is to take your old hinge to a hardware store or search for its model number (often stamped on the hinge itself).