This is because many confuse otr ovens with built in or over the counter microwave models.
Above counter microwave dimensions.
What is an over the range microwave.
Over the range microwaves or otr microwaves are microwaves that can be installed over your stove.
A microwave is a kitchen must have.
According to lowe s most over the range microwaves are about or just under 30 inches wide but there are plenty of other sizes available since most ranges are of similar size it stands to reason that many kitchens have the same available space for the microwave if it is installed above.
Typical over the range microwave under 30 kitchen cabinet might have an actual width 29 1 2 29 3 4 29 7 8 29 15 16 or precise 30.
Built in microwaves are designed to be installed inside custom cabinetry or mounted under cabinets and above the countertop.
Cooking capacities of large countertop microwaves are anything over 2 cubic feet with 2 2 cubic feet being the most common size.
Typical dimensions over the counter microwave 24 x 14 x 16 width height depth and 1 5 cubic feet capacity.
Instead of a countertop microwave these appliances free up.
Like over the range models built ins don t take up counter space but they also don t take up the space above the cooktop allowing the installation of a more effective vent hood.