How to Measure Your Stovetop for a Custom Cover

I get asked about measurements more than almost anything else, so I wanted to put together a simple guide that walks through exactly what I need from you to build a stove cover — or noodle board, if that's the term you know it by — that actually fits your kitchen.

Start with your cooktop, not the counter

The most common mistake I see is someone measuring their counter space instead of the actual cooktop opening. Your stove cover needs to rest on top of your stove or cooktop, not just fill counter space nearby. So grab a tape measure and get the width and depth of the cooktop itself, edge to edge.

Remember: my sizes are outside, overall dimensions

This trips people up more than anything else. When I list a size like 30"x22", that's the full outside measurement of the finished piece — not the inside opening. Wood thickness is already built into that number. So if you're comparing my listed sizes to your own cooktop measurements, keep in mind the cover will sit slightly larger than the opening itself, which is what gives it a stable, finished look instead of falling through the gap.

Thickness varies by wood type, and it matters

If you're building toward a very tight fit (say, a tricky RV kitchen or a stove with side clearance issues), thickness is worth knowing upfront:

• Walnut, acacia, and cherry stove covers have 5/8" thick side panels and top
• Butcher block stove covers have 3/4" thick side panels with a 1.5" thick top

The easiest way to get it right: send me photos

Honestly, the fastest and most accurate way to get your custom size right isn't a complicated measuring process — it's a couple of photos. Send me a picture or two of your cooktop along with your measurements, and I can usually tell exactly what size and style will work best for your kitchen. This catches details a plain measurement alone might miss, like knob placement, control panel height, or an uneven counter edge.

Ready to get started?

If you're ready to move forward, head over to our [Custom Orders page] for the full details, or jump straight to our [Contact page] and send over your measurements and photos. I'll get back to you with sizing and pricing.