Over the range microwaves or otr microwaves are microwaves that can be installed over your stove.
Above counter microwave dimensions.
Instead of a countertop microwave these appliances free up.
According to lowe s most over the range microwaves are about or just under 30 inches wide but there are plenty of other sizes available since most ranges are of similar size it stands to reason that many kitchens have the same available space for the microwave if it is installed above.
A microwave is a kitchen must have.
These devices need to be installed in a cabinet with very specific dimensions.
Cooking capacities of large countertop microwaves are anything over 2 cubic feet with 2 2 cubic feet being the most common size.
This is because many confuse otr ovens with built in or over the counter microwave models.
Typical dimensions over the counter microwave 24 x 14 x 16 width height depth and 1 5 cubic feet capacity.
Built in microwaves are designed to be installed inside custom cabinetry or mounted under cabinets and above the countertop.
What is an over the range microwave.
Typical over the range microwave under 30 kitchen cabinet might have an actual width 29 1 2 29 3 4 29 7 8 29 15 16 or precise 30.