How to Measure
The best way to get an accurate measurement is to measure your drawer using multiple methods.
Method 1
The easiest way to measure - but not necessarily the most accurate - is to measure across the top of your drawer as shown below.
For each dimension - width, and depth (font-to-back) - measure the drawer in three places: front, middle, and back - to check for consistency. Write down the smallest measurement for each dimension.
Method 2
Sometimes the tip of a tape measure will be bent or broken. Even a new tape measure may have this problem! If that's the case or if you are unsure, try this:
Instead of measuring by starting from zero (the tip), you can measure starting from 10" or any other round number. Then just subtract the start number from your measurement.
Method 3
It is especially difficult to measure on the bottom of the drawer. (It's a good idea to do this! Not all drawers are constructed perfectly square.) If using the +10 method above, it can be difficult to see exactly where the corners on the bottom of the drawer begin. Using the following credit card method can help.
Most credit cards are a standard size: 2.125" wide. Lay a credit card against a side of the drawer. Measure from one end to the credit card. Then add in the width of the card.
