{"id":23108,"date":"2026-05-25T04:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T04:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=23108"},"modified":"2026-05-25T04:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T04:49:26","slug":"partial-extension-vs-full-extension-drawer-slides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/partial-extension-vs-full-extension-drawer-slides\/","title":{"rendered":"Partial Extension vs Full Extension Drawer Slides"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dslides-collage-2-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Drawer slides by Monroe\" class=\"wp-image-23109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dslides-collage-2-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dslides-collage-2.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t ignore the extension type when choosing a drawer slide. Drawer slides, of course, are mechanical assemblies that allow drawers to &#8220;slide&#8221; open and closed. Also known as drawer runners, they typically feature rails with rollers or ball bearings. Drawer slides are available in different extension types, however, such as partial extension and full extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Partial Extension Drawer Slides?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial extension drawer slides are designed to open only part of the way. Most extend between 50% and 75% of the drawer depth. A partial extension drawer slide that&#8217;s 20 inches long, for instance, will open 10 to 15 inches. The remaining 5 to 10 inches of the drawer will remain concealed within the furniture unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial extension drawer slides are commonly found in the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office desks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nightstands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dressers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chests of drawers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other light-duty applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Full Extension Drawer Slides?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full extension drawer slides are designed to open fully. They extend 100% of the drawer depth. A full extension drawer slide that&#8217;s 20 inches long will open 20 inches, whereas a full extension drawer slide that&#8217;s 24 inches long will open 24 inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full extension drawer slides are commonly found in the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filing cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spice racks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tool chests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workbenches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dressers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chests of drawers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nightstands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other heavy-duty applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences Between Partial and Full Extension Drawer Slides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial and full extension drawer slides aren&#8217;t the same. The difference lies in how far they can slide out. Partial extension drawer slides can only slide out partially &#8212; typically 50% to 75% of the drawer depth. Full extension drawer slides, on the other hand, can slide out fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from travel distance, there are other differences between partial and full extension drawer slides. Partial extension drawer slides, for example, often cost less than their full extension counterparts. They have a simpler design with fewer parts. This translates into a lower cost of production, making them a popular choice for consumer-facing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial extension drawer slides also take up less space. If you&#8217;re looking for a drawer slide to use in a tight space, you may want to opt for partial extension for this reason. Full extension drawer slides take up more space when open. If there&#8217;s not enough clearance, you may not be able to open them fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full extension drawer slides provide a superior level of convenience. They allow you to see and access the full contents of the drawer. You can pull them all the way open, at which point you can access and organize the contents of the drawer. Partial extension drawer slides only open partially, making this process more difficult.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can&#8217;t ignore the extension type when choosing a drawer slide. Drawer slides, of course, are mechanical assemblies that allow drawers to &#8220;slide&#8221; open and closed. 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