13 Oct 2026 • 7 min read • 0 views
How Much Material for a 10 ft Modular Kitchen? The Full List
Short answer (estimates): a kitchen with 10 running feet of base units and 8 running feet of wall units takes about six 18mm sheets (one of them BWP for the sink unit, the rest BWR) and three 6mm sheets for backs, plus about 2 sheets of 1mm laminate, 4–6 of liner, about 50 m of edge band, 24–32 hinges, and the drawers and baskets you choose.
"Modular kitchen banane mein kitna kharcha aata hai?" is one of the most-watched questions on Indian YouTube. The answer is always material + labour + extras (stone top, sink, chimney, hob). This page is the material part. Labour: how carpenters charge per sq ft. For today's rate on the list, WhatsApp +91-9212017608.
Running feet, in one line
Running feet is the length along the wall. A straight 10 ft kitchen has 10 running feet of base units. An L-shaped one with 6 ft on one wall and 4 ft on the other also has 10. Wall units are counted separately, minus the gap for the chimney.
1. Board, part by part
| Part | Board | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Sink unit (carcass) | BWP plywood (or WPC) | 18mm |
| Other base units | BWR plywood | 18mm |
| Wall units | BWR plywood | 18mm |
| Shelves | BWR plywood | 18mm (12mm for short wall-unit shelves) |
| Back panels | BWR plywood | 6mm |
| Shutters | 18mm plywood, HDHMR, or acrylic-faced board | 18mm |
| Drawer boxes | Plywood | 12mm sides, 6mm bottoms |
Why BWP under the sink and BWR elsewhere: best plywood for a modular kitchen. If termites have damaged your old kitchen: kitchen damaged by termites?
2. Sheet count (10 + 8 running feet, 2 ft modules)
| Material | Quantity (estimate) |
|---|---|
| 18mm BWP plywood | 1 sheet (sink unit) |
| 18mm BWR plywood | 5 sheets (carcass, shelves, plywood shutters) |
| 6mm BWR plywood | 3 sheets (backs) |
| 12mm plywood | 1 sheet if you add 2–3 drawers |
| HDHMR (if shutters are HDHMR) | about 2 boards, and 1 less 18mm plywood sheet |
These are the same numbers as the kitchen example in how many sheets do I need. A tall unit (fridge, oven or pantry) adds about 2 sheets of 18mm; a corner unit with a carousel or magic corner changes the carcass.
3. Laminate, edge band, adhesive
| Item | Quantity (estimate) |
|---|---|
| 1mm laminate (outside of shutters) | 2 sheets |
| Liner (inside of shutters) | 2 sheets |
| Liner (inside the carcass) | 2–4 sheets |
| Edge band | about 50 m, matched to the laminate |
| Adhesive | to the laminate area; ask us with the list |
Kitchens get steam and wet hands, so every edge needs edge band, including the bottom edges of shutters and the cut edges inside the sink unit. Choosing finishes: acrylic vs laminate for the kitchen, PU vs duco vs laminate and how to choose laminate.
4. Hardware
| Item | Quantity (typical) |
|---|---|
| Hinges (base and wall shutters up to 3 ft tall) | 2 per shutter, about 24–32 in all |
| Hinge type | Soft-close is worth it in kitchens; 0 / 8 crank by position |
| Drawer channels (telescopic, heavy duty for utensils) | 1 pair per drawer, 1–2 inches shorter than the inside depth |
| Baskets | Thali, cutlery, cup-saucer, bottle pull-out: as you choose |
| Lift-up fittings for wall units (optional) | 1 set per lift-up shutter |
| Handles or profile handles | 1 per shutter or drawer |
| Skirting for the plinth | 10 running ft |
| Adjustable legs (if used) | 4 per base unit |
How to pick hinges and channels: hinges and channels guide or the hinge and channel picker. Kitchen hardware stock changes; call +91-9212017608 to check a particular basket or fitting.
5. Not on our list, but in your budget
Plan these with the kitchen, since they decide the sizes:
- Stone top (granite or quartz) and its cutting for the sink and hob
- Sink, tap and waste pipes
- Chimney and hob: the wall-unit gap and the electrical points
- Tiles behind the counter
Straight, L-shaped or parallel?
| Layout | Running feet example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | 10 base + 8 wall | Simplest; numbers above |
| L-shaped | 6 + 4 base, 4 + 4 wall | Same sheets; plan the corner unit |
| Parallel | 8 + 8 base | Add about 2 × 18mm, 1 × 6mm |
| U-shaped | 6 + 6 + 6 base | Two corners; add about 2–3 × 18mm |
FAQ
How many plywood sheets for a 10 ft kitchen? About six 18mm (one BWP for the sink unit, five BWR) and three 6mm, with plywood shutters. It's an estimate; check the cut list.
Is BWR enough for a kitchen? Yes for every unit except under the sink, which should be BWP or WPC.
How many hinges does a kitchen need? Two per shutter up to 3 ft tall, so about 24–32 for a 10 ft kitchen with wall units.
Which shutters last longest in a kitchen? 18mm BWR plywood or HDHMR with laminate on both sides and edge band all round. Acrylic and PU look glossier but need more care.
Nitin Plywood House, Alipur
WhatsApp the kitchen sizes (or a photo of the drawing) to +91-9212017608. We'll reply with the full list, grade by unit and today's rate, and deliver plywood, HDHMR, laminate, edge band, adhesive and hardware together, anywhere in Delhi. See BWP plywood, BWR plywood and hardware.