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KITCHEN CABINETS

Kitchen Cabinet Cost Calculator

Estimate kitchen cabinet cost per linear foot by grade and labor.

JOB INPUTS

Enter your numbers

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Total of upper and lower cabinet runs

ft
Total of upper and lower cabinet runs

Choose the cabinet grade

Choose the cabinet grade

Estimated installation hours

h
Estimated installation hours
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total cabinet cost$4,860.00
GradeStock
Materials$3,300.00
Labor$1,560.00
Per linear foot$243.00
FORMULA USED20 × $165.00 + 24 h × $65.00 = $4,860.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Kitchen Cabinet Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter the cabinet run in linear feet.

  2. 2

    Choose the grade (0 = stock, 1 = semi-custom, 2 = custom).

  3. 3

    Enter the estimated installation hours.

  4. 4

    Review the total cost and the cost per linear foot.

THE MATH

Kitchen cabinet cost formula

Total = linear feet × price per ft + hours × rate

The price per linear foot varies by grade: stock ~$165, semi-custom ~$400, custom ~$850. Labor runs ~$65/hr.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

20 linear feet of semi-custom cabinets

20 × $400 + 24 h × $65 = $8,000 + $1,560 = $9,560.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much do kitchen cabinets cost in 2026?

Stock $80-$250/lf, semi-custom $150-$650/lf, custom $500-$1,200/lf installed.

What share of the budget?

Cabinets are 30-50% of a total kitchen remodel cost.