Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator
Estimated cost to reface kitchen cabinets.
Enter your values
Enter the number of doors you are working with.
Enter the number of drawers you are working with.
Enter the price per door in $.
Enter the price per drawer front in $.
Enter the exposed box linear feet in ft.
Enter the veneer cost in $/lin ft.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Estimated total cost
- $3,745
- Doors cost
- $2,400
- Drawer fronts cost
- $720
- Box veneer cost
- $625
Quick answer
Cabinet refacing cost is the number of doors and drawers multiplied by their per-unit price, plus veneer for exposed boxes.
cost = doors x door price + drawers x drawer price + box veneer cost
At a glance
| What it does | Estimated cost to reface kitchen cabinets. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Number of doors, Number of drawers, Price per door, Price per drawer front, Exposed box linear feet, Veneer cost |
| Main output | Estimated total cost |
| Formula | cost = doors x door price + drawers x drawer price + box veneer cost |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator
- 1Count the doors and drawer fronts to be replaced.
- 2Enter your quoted or estimated price per door and drawer.
- 3Add veneer cost for the exposed cabinet box faces and ends.
Inputs explained
- Number of doors
- Enter the number of doors you are working with.
- Number of drawers
- Enter the number of drawers you are working with.
- Price per door($)
- Enter the price per door in $.
- Price per drawer front($)
- Enter the price per drawer front in $.
- Exposed box linear feet(ft)
- Enter the exposed box linear feet in ft.
- Veneer cost($/lin ft)
- Enter the veneer cost in $/lin ft.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Number of doors20
- Number of drawers8
- Price per door120 $
- Price per drawer front90 $
- Exposed box linear feet25 ft
- Veneer cost25 $/lin ft
Results
- Estimated total cost$3,745
- Doors cost$2,400
- Drawer fronts cost$720
- Box veneer cost$625
Frequently asked questions
Is refacing cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Yes, refacing is typically 30-50% cheaper than full cabinet replacement when boxes are still solid.
Does refacing include new hardware?
Not always — add hardware cost separately if handles and hinges are being replaced too.
What do I need to enter into the Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator?
Just 6 values: number of doors, number of drawers, price per door, price per drawer front, exposed box linear feet, veneer cost. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator work out the answer?
Cabinet refacing cost is the number of doors and drawers multiplied by their per-unit price, plus veneer for exposed boxes. It applies the formula cost = doors x door price + drawers x drawer price + box veneer cost and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.