Fobest Custom Outdoor Range Hood Size Guide
Use this guide to choose the width, height, and depth of your custom outdoor range hood. Start by measuring your grill and the space where the hood will be installed.
1. Choose Your Hood Width
Choose a hood that is the same width as your grill or 6″ wider overall for 3″ of extra coverage on each side. Center the hood over the cooking area. If a side burner will sit beneath the same hood, include it in the total width you want to cover.
| Grill Width | Same-Width Hood | Hood With 3″ Extra per Side |
|---|---|---|
| 36″ | 36″ | 42″ |
| 42″ | 42″ | 48″ |
| 48″ | 48″ | 54″ |
| 60″ | 60″ | 66″ |
These are sizing examples. Check your chosen hood’s size options or contact us for a custom width.
2. Allow 36″–39″ Above the Grill
Plan for 36″–39″ of vertical clearance, measured from the grill’s cooking grate to the bottom edge of the hood. Before ordering, have your installer confirm the mounting height against the installation instructions for your grill and ventilation equipment.
3. Calculate Your Hood Height
If your hood will extend to a flat ceiling, measure both the ceiling height and the cooking grate height from the finished floor. Use the confirmed mounting clearance in the calculation below.
Hood height = ceiling height − cooking grate height − clearance above the grill
For example, with a 108″ ceiling, a 36″-high cooking grate, and 36″ of clearance, your hood would be 36″ tall. If the hood will end below the ceiling or meet a soffit, measure from the planned bottom edge of the hood to where the top will end.
4. Choose Your Hood Depth
For a wall-mounted hood, measure from the finished wall to the front edge of the cooking surface, including any gap behind the grill. Have your installer check that the selected depth covers the cooking area and leaves room for the grill lid to open fully.
Need Help With a Custom Size?
Email info@fobestappliance.com with your grill model, cooking area width, cooking grate height, and a photo or drawing of your outdoor kitchen. Include the ceiling height if the hood will reach the ceiling, and the wall-to-grill measurement for a wall-mounted hood. If you’re supplying your own insert, send its model number and installation drawing so we can check the fit.