Kick plate

[Aram]

For kitchen cabinets, 3 1/2" high for kick plate. That's to the bottom of the face frame -- is that correct? So the cabinet base is higher than 3 1/2" but is partially hidden by the bottom rail?

Thanks. Just want to be sure.

[rfd8w5]

The standard is 4" or 4-1/2" by 3" deep.

[MikeBob]

The standard is 4" or 4-1/2" by 3" deep.

You are positive about that???

[MikeBob]

Here it is, just a Google away.
http://ergonomics.about.com/od/kitchen/f...ck_dim.htm

[JGrout]

The optimal height for a toe kick is 3 1/2 inches. Heights up to 4 inches are common. Increasing the height over 3 1/2 inches does not hurt the effectiveness of the toe kick it just takes away from your cabinet space. Heights less than 3 1/2 inches can cause some people problems.

3 1/2 is fine.  so is 4 

I have made them as tall as 5 under special circumstances

[Stwood_]

I always made mine 4Hx3D

[handi]

In 30 years of building cabinets, the DESIGNED height has always been 4". 

But because floors are never perfectly level, the ACTUAL toe kick height varies with the floor. I actually had one in the Caribbean that went from 3" to 5" over the span of a 14' entertainment center!

[Aram]

LIL thanks everyone -- much appreciated. What I just want to confirm is that the height is in reference to what? To the bottom edge of the face frame?

Thanks.

[Bob10]

The kitchen I just finished had 4" toe kick box set on top of it

[JGrout]

the reference generally is the clearance allowed at the lowest point of the face frame if there is one 

I consider 3 1/2" clearance  as a minimum requirement that puts the top of the bottom rail at 4 1/2"  if you use a 1" bottom rail (typical) 

Adjust your carcasses accordingly