Over-the-Range Microwave Dimensions
An over-the-range (OTR) microwave mounts above the cooktop, replacing the hood — so two numbers decide it: its near-universal ~30″ width to span the cabinet, and the minimum clearance above the cooktop. Here are the standards and every model we’ve measured from the manufacturer spec sheet.
What decides an OTR-microwave fit
| Spec | Typical |
|---|---|
| Width | ~29⅞″ (spans a 30″ cabinet) |
| Min. clearance above cooktop | 30″ (some listed for 13–18″) |
| Airflow (vented) | ~300–400 CFM |
| Duct | 3¼ × 10″ rectangular or recirculating |
The width is fixed by the cabinet above; the clearance over the cooktop is the number to confirm against your range. The full method and the OTR-vs-hood trade-off are in over-the-range microwave dimensions.
Over-the-range microwave models we track
Measured from the manufacturer specification sheet — overall size, airflow (CFM), the minimum mount height above the cooktop and the duct. More brands follow as the dataset grows.
| Model | Brand | Width · CFM | Min. height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch HMV5052U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ | — |
| Bosch HMV5053U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ · 385 CFM | — |
| Bosch HMV8044U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ · 385 CFM | — |
| Bosch HMV8051U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Bosch HMV8052U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ | — |
| Bosch HMV8053U | Bosch | 29 7/8″ · 385 CFM | — |
| Frigidaire FFMV1846VS | Frigidaire | 29 7/8″ | — |
| Frigidaire GMOS1962AF | Frigidaire | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Frigidaire PMOS1980AF | Frigidaire | 30″ · 400 CFM | — |
| GE JNM3161RFSS | GE | 29 7/8″ | — |
| GE JNM3163RJSS | GE | 29 7/8″ | — |
| GE JVM3160RFSS | GE | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| GE JVM3162RJSS | GE | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| GE JVM6172SKSS | GE | 29 7/8″ | — |
| GE JVM6175SKSS | GE | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| GE JVM7195SKSS | GE | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| GE PVM9005SJSS | GE | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| GE PVM9179SKSS | GE | 29 7/8″ | — |
| KitchenAid KMHC319ESS | KitchenAid | 30″ · 400 CFM | — |
| KitchenAid KMHS120ESS | KitchenAid | 30″ · 300 CFM | — |
| KitchenAid KMLS311HBS | KitchenAid | 29 7/8″ · 500 CFM | — |
| LG LMV2031ST | LG | 29 15/16″ · 400 CFM | — |
| LG LMVH1711ST | LG | 29 15/16″ · 300 CFM | — |
| LG MHEC1737F | LG | 29 15/16″ · 300 CFM | — |
| LG MVEL2137D | LG | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| LG MVEM1825F | LG | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Maytag MMV1175JZ | Maytag | 29 15/16″ | — |
| Maytag MMV4206FZ | Maytag | 30″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung MC17J8000CS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Samsung MC17T8000CS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME11A7510DS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME11A7710DS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 550 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME16H702SES | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME17R7021ES | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME18H704SFS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME19A7041WS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME19R7041FS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME21DG6300SR | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME21DG6500SR | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME21K7010DG | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME21M706BAS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Samsung ME21R7051SS | Samsung | 29 7/8″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Whirlpool WMH31017HS | Whirlpool | 29 15/16″ · 300 CFM | — |
| Whirlpool WMH53521HV | Whirlpool | 29 15/16″ · 400 CFM | — |
| Whirlpool WMH53521HZ | Whirlpool | 29 15/16″ · 400 CFM | — |
Showing 45 of 45 models · sorted by title · source: manufacturer specification sheets.
Frequently asked
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Measured from official ENERGY STAR data + manufacturer spec sheets · Last verified July 2026