StandardRecommended
Doorway clear width
NKBA Kitchen 1Description
Kitchen entry doorways should provide ≥32" of clear width. Where two doors enter the same space, separation between door swings should be ≥48".
Why this exists
32" minimum allows easy passage with groceries; 48" door separation prevents the two doors from colliding.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
minClearWidth | min | 32 | in | |
minDoorSeparation | min | 48 | in |
Categories
Kitchen
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen
Source
NKBAno manifest entry
Kitchen Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 1
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Kitchen walkway and work-aisle widths · NKBA Kitchen 6
- Door swing into work zones · NKBA Kitchen 2
- Distance between work zones · NKBA Kitchen 3
- Traffic through the work triangle · NKBA Kitchen 4
- Work-aisle width · NKBA Kitchen 5
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.