Figuring Out the Best Height for a Pot Rack
A hanging pot rack ideally keeps pots and pans within easy reach above your head. However, you’ll need to consider the height of your ceiling and your own height to determine the best height for your pot rack. If it’s short or you hang it too high, you won’t be able to reach stuff without straining, and if it’s too low, the pots could get in the way of your cooking (or graze your head).
Fortunately, there are a few quick steps you can take to figure out the right height for your pot rack.
- Measure the height of your ceiling.
- Measure yourself, plus an additional 6 or 10 inches depending on how long your arm is when you extend it over your head. You need only reach the bottom of the pans, not the hooks, when you reach overhead.
- Subtract your height (including the outstretched arm) from the overall ceiling height to get an idea of how tall the pot rack should be. Factor in the length of the pots and pans into that equation too.
Some racks come specifically designed to fit a standard 9-foot ceiling. If your ceiling is a different height, then consider a pot rack with chains, which are easily adjustable. Chains are very forgiving if your measurements are slightly off. You can simply move the chain up or down a couple links.
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