This Architectural drawing is AutoCAD,2d drawing of Kitchen platform elevation In AutoCAD, dwg file. The standard height of the kitchen countertop for Indian kitchens is around 34 inches. By rule of thumb, there should be a gap of 4 inches between the top of the countertop and the elbow when you are standing. The standard depth of a kitchen countertop and the lower cabinets and drawer units should be 2 feet.