Spice rack organizers, sorted by what fits your cabinet, drawer or door
Spice jars fit three places, a shelf, a drawer or a door. Measure that place first, then choose the rack made for it.
- 1. Pull-down spice stack (24 bottle)A cabinet shelf or pantry shelf with about 8.5 inches of heightW 10.5″ × D 11″ × H 8.3″Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
- 2. Tiered spice drawer insertA shallow kitchen drawer at least 16 inches wideW 16″ × D 19.8″ × H 1.6″Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
- 3. Door-mounted spice rackA wall cabinet with a free door and an 11.5-inch openingW 10.5″ × D 3.1″ × H 21.3″Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
- Won’t fit your shelf
1. Pull-down spice stack (24 bottle)
W 10.5″ × D 11″ × H 8.3″ · from the product page
Three stacked drawers pull forward so you read every label from above. Each drawer has adjustable dividers, and the unit holds 24 or more bottles. The listed size is 10.5 inches wide, 11 inches deep and 8.3 inches high.
Good for
- A shelf you reach into at eye level or below
- Mixed jar sizes, since the dividers move
Skip if
- The shelf leaves less than 8.3 inches of height
- The shelf is shallower than 11 inches
2. Tiered spice drawer insert
W 16″ × D 19.8″ × H 1.6″ · from the product page
A maple insert with three sloped tiers that holds jars lying down with the labels facing up. It drops into the drawer, or you can trim it down to 3 inches wide by 5.19 inches deep. The listed size is 16 inches wide, 19.75 inches deep and 1.56 inches high.
Good for
- A drawer next to the stove
- Seeing every label without lifting a jar
Skip if
- Your drawer is narrower than 16 inches and you do not want to trim wood
- Your jars are taller than the drawer height minus 1.56 inches, the height of the insert
3. Door-mounted spice rack
W 10.5″ × D 3.1″ × H 21.3″ · from the product page
Three fixed shelves with chrome rails hang on the back of a cabinet door and hold standard 2.25-inch jars. It is 10.5 inches wide, 3.13 inches deep and 21.25 inches tall, and the shelves are 7 inches apart.
Good for
- Using empty space behind a door
- Standard round spice jars
Skip if
- The cabinet opening is narrower than 11.5 inches or shallower than 3.25 inches
- Your jars are taller than the 7-inch gap between shelves
How to measure for a spice rack
Pick the place first, then write down three numbers for it.
- Width: the clear space left and right. For a drawer, measure inside the box. For a door rack, measure the cabinet opening, because the door has to close with the rack on it.
- Depth: from the front edge to the back wall. In a drawer, this is the front-to-back length. For a door rack, depth is how far the rack sticks out, so the shelves inside must clear it.
- Height: from the shelf or drawer floor up to whatever is above it. A stack of drawers needs about 8.5 inches, a drawer insert almost nothing, and a door rack the full height of the door.
Round down to the nearest quarter inch. A rack that is exactly the size of the space is hard to slide in and out.
Before you buy
Measure your tallest jar and compare it with the gap between shelves or tiers. Door racks need the door to close with the jars in place, so check what sits behind the door, such as shelves or a hinge. Drawer inserts can be trimmed with a saw, but a wood cut is permanent, so measure twice.
FAQ
Can I use a door rack in a base cabinet?
Only if the opening is at least 11.5 inches wide and nothing behind the door sits within 3.25 inches of it. Check the first shelf and the hinges before you order.
How tall are standard spice jars?
Many round jars are about 2.25 inches across, which is the size the door rack is built for. Taller jars need more than 7 inches between shelves, so measure the ones you own before you order.