Cabinet Pricing Calculator
Estimate cabinet pricing by the linear foot, or build a real cabinet list and save it as a quote. Free, no signup to try.
Quick Ballpark Estimator
Estimated range
$7,277 – $9,298
~$404/LF
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How linear-foot cabinet pricing works
The industry standard is to quote cabinets by the linear foot — one foot of cabinet run measured along the wall. Base cabinets, wall cabinets, and tall cabinets are each priced separately, then added together. This lets you give a client a quick budget number before you've designed the layout in detail.
The quick estimator above takes your linear footage and several spec choices, then returns a low-to-high range based on national benchmarks. It's a starting point, not a final bid.
What drives cabinet cost
Six factors move the price per linear foot more than anything else.
- Box construction
- Frameless (European-style) boxes cost more to build but offer full access; face-frame boxes use less material but require more labor in finishing.
- Box material
- Plywood boxes hold screws better and resist moisture; MDF and particleboard are cheaper but heavier and less durable.
- Door style & wood species
- A slab door in paint-grade MDF is the floor; a raised-panel door in walnut is the ceiling. Cherry, maple, and oak sit in between.
- Hardware tier
- Builder-grade hinges and slides add $5–$15 per cabinet; premium soft-close undermount slides and concealed hinges add $30–$80 per cabinet.
- Finish
- Paint requires primer, multiple coats, and sanding between; conversion varnish is the most durable and most expensive; stain is the most forgiving.
- Region
- Labor and material costs in a major metro market run 20–40% higher than rural areas in the same state.
Benchmark ranges by cabinet tier
Retail-installed ranges for a full kitchen — cabinets only, no countertops or appliances.
Stock
$150–$250/ linear ft
Pre-built in standard sizes, limited finish options.
Fastest lead time
Semi-custom
$300–$500/ linear ft
Factory-built to order in a wider range of sizes and finishes.
4–8 week lead time
Full custom
$500–$1,200/ linear ft
Built entirely to spec in a local shop, unlimited design options.
8–16 week lead time
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