Common Sink Sizes, Options and Applications
Undermount sinks
These sinks come in two common sizes:
Single Bowl: 30” x 18” x9”
Double Bowl: 32” x 18” x 9”
Most people want to have enough space to get work done in the kitchen, but they do not want to lose a lot of counter space to a sink insert. The double bowl design is ideal for those who cook a lot or who need a lot of sink space to work with but who do not want to give up countertop working surfaces to get it. These are the most common sizes for kitchen sinks of the undermount variety for a good reason, as they are the most efficient sizes to install and offer the right amount of working space as well as design benefits.
Undermount sinks are by far the most commonly installed kitchen sinks in most markets. This is a very practical and affordable design that answers the needs of most customers without issue.
Drop-In Sinks
The two most common sizes for drop-in sinks are:
Single bowl: 25″x22″x9″
Double bowl: 33″x22″x9″
This is a self-rimming sink style that is set into a cutout in the countertop. This is not like an undermount sink design because the drop-in sink rests on the kitchen countertop once it has been lowered into the space in the counter that was cut out to fit it. This is a harder sink style to use for large sinks because of the strain that would be placed on the edges of the sink by water volume and items in the sink without an undermount to support it.
These are usually sinks that are not as large, but they can be perfect for smaller kitchens or wet bar areas where the demand on the sink is much lower on a day-to-day basis.
Apron-Front Sinks
The most common size for apron-front sinks is:
Single/double bowl: 32″x20″x9″
Apron-front sinks are very stylish, and they can be a great idea when a large sink is needed that has a lot of visual appeal. This sink has one set standard size due to the complexity of installation for these sinks. The exposed surface at the front of the sink is very attractive, but it does somewhat limit the cabinetry that can be used in tandem with the sink, and it necessitates a different and more complex installation arrangement than other sink types.
This is not always a common choice for various kinds of projects due to the greater expense for installation, but these are really beautiful sinks that make a statement when they are installed in a kitchen space.
