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Lost a shelf in a house move, inherited a kitchen with gaps, or just want another shelf in a cupboard that only came with one? Our replacement kitchen cupboard shelves are precision-cut to your exact dimensions for a seamless, no-gap fit.

Configure your kitchen cabinet shelves below, with optional cut-outs for outlets, wires or small appliances.

We recommend applying edge banding to the visible part of the shelf, usually the longest length, for a clean, uniform finish.

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Your cut: 160 × 160 mm (16 × 16 cm)

Roughly the size of a CD case.

If you choose to have edge banding on your rounded corners, you will be charged £30 per corner. Our site will automatically select both sides which meet at a rounded corner to have edge banding on.

Approximate Weight: 331.96 g

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Frequently asked questions

Measuring, fixing and finishing your replacement cupboard shelf. If your question isn't here, our Help Centre is open 24/7.

How do I measure for a replacement cupboard shelf?

Measure the internal width of the cupboard — the gap between the two side panels, not the outside of the unit. Do it at the front, the middle and the back, and use the smallest of the three. Then measure the depth from the inside of the back panel to the back of the closed door. Take 2–3mm off your width so the shelf drops in without fighting the sides, and 10–20mm off the depth so it clears the door and hinges. If you're replacing a shelf you still have, measure that instead — it's already the right size.

Measure your cupboard Size to order back middle front shelf width = smallest − 2–3mm Front view, door open door internal depth shelf depth = depth − 10–20mm Side section, door closed

Why take a couple of millimetres off the width?

Because a shelf cut to the exact internal measurement has nowhere to go. Units are rarely perfectly square, and a shelf that needs persuading in is a shelf you'll damage getting it out again.

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2–3mm of clearance is invisible once the shelf is sitting on its supports.

What are the standard kitchen cupboard shelf sizes?

There's no single standard, but most UK units follow the same logic: internal width is the unit width minus two 18mm sides. These are the usual results — always measure to confirm, especially on older or handmade kitchens.

Unit width Typical internal width Typical shelf size to order
300mm 264mm 262 × 490mm (base) / 262 × 280mm (wall)
400mm 364mm 362 × 490mm / 362 × 280mm
500mm 464mm 462 × 490mm / 462 × 280mm
600mm 564mm 562 × 490mm / 562 × 280mm
800mm 764mm 762 × 490mm / 762 × 280mm
1000mm 964mm 962 × 490mm / 962 × 280mm

Base units are typically 560–570mm deep, so a 490mm shelf clears the door and hinges comfortably. Wall units are typically 300mm deep, giving a 280mm shelf. Corner units, larders and appliance housings vary far more — measure those.

How do I fix the shelf in place?

Most cupboards already have the fixings: either 5mm shelf pins pushed into 5mm holes drilled in the side panels, or plastic shelf studs. Look for two holes on each side at the height you want. If the holes are there, you just need four pins and the shelf sits on top. If there are no holes, you can either drill them (5mm bit, depth-stopped so you don't go through the side — units are usually drilled at 32mm centres) or fit shelf strips or L-brackets to the side panels instead. For a shelf carrying real weight, pins with a locking peg stop it lifting.

5mm hole 32mm centres 18mm shelf shelf pin Shelf pin in a drilled side panel, shown in section

Do you supply shelf supports?

Yes — we stock shelf brackets, so you can add them to your order alongside the shelf. They're not included as standard because most people are replacing into a cupboard that already has its pins or studs. If yours has the holes, you only need four pins; if it doesn't, brackets fixed to the side panels do the job without drilling a whole row of holes.

Do I need edge banding?

Not structurally. Inside a closed cupboard, unbanded edges are fine and plenty of people leave them. Band the front edge if the shelf is visible, if the cupboard gets damp, or if you want it to look like it came with the kitchen. It's the single thing that most changes how finished the shelf looks.

How wide can a shelf be before it sags?

18mm board carrying a normal cupboard load is comfortable up to around 800mm between supports. Past that, deflection starts to show over time - and it's permanent, so a shelf that's bowed doesn't recover. For anything wider, either add a centre support, fit a batten along the back edge, or go up to 25mm. Larder and pantry units are the usual culprits, since they're both the widest and the most heavily loaded.

Can I use these in a bathroom, utility or under the sink?

For general use, yes - the faces are sealed and wipe clean. Under a sink, band the edges and keep an eye on leaks: it's the exposed cut edge that absorbs water, not the face. No board of this type is waterproof, and standing water will damage any of them.

Will the finish match my existing cupboard exactly?

If your unit is from a mainstream UK supplier, an MFC decor will get you very close, because it's the same class of board. Exact matching is harder than it sounds — decors get discontinued, and boards fade slightly with light over years. Order a sample and hold it against the inside of the door, where nothing's faded, before committing.

Can you cut a notch or a cutout?

Yes — add a cutout using the configurator above. We can't edge-band the inside of a cutout, and internal corners get a small radius rather than a sharp point.

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4.9 / 5 • 105 reviews
Tom A, 13th October
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Accurate cutting, smart edges. Infinitely better than I could have done if attempted myself. Am now scouring the house to find more places to install CutMy shelving...
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LLOYD HARGREAVES, 10th October
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No complaints. Good product, great service. I miss the delivery at home but they made it possible to pick it up from the driver at another location - first class service!
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Helen, 29th September
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Excellent service
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customer, 13th September
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Great replacement shelves
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Neil Francis, 5th September
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I am really impressed I bought 3 shelves of different sizes the quality was fantastic and they fitted exactly
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Angela Morris, 25th August
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Great shelves. Excellent quality.
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Sue Meniconi, 24th August
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Absolutely perfect to create more space in a kitchen cupboard.
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Richard Sansom, 21st August
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matches the rest of the unit perfectly
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JOHN GILL, 19th August
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Great product, simple ordering process. Quick delivery and easy to install.
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Mr Adrian Bennett, 18th August
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Just what I needed a perfect fit, one shelf was banded on the wrong side, but a quick phone call and it was replaced. Would definitely use again and would recommend.
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