Product Description

Berta Store · 16 Inch Standard Slides

16 Inch Full Extension Drawer Slides

Equip drawers that call for a 16 inch full extension side-mount slide with this 10-pair ball bearing pack. It is a standard-closing option for cabinet and furniture builds where the drawer length and mounting surfaces have been checked.

  • 16 inch length
  • 10 pairs per pack
  • Side mount
  • Standard closing

$78.99 USD

Per 10-pair pack · Approx. $7.90 per pair.

Use the product’s Add to Cart controls above. Quantity 1 = 10 pairs; quantity 2 = 20 pairs.

Specifications

Nominal slide length16 inches; 406.4 mm by unit conversion
Extension / motionFull extension / ball bearing
Mounting typeSide mount
Closing actionStandard; this is not the separate soft-close model
Material / finishCold-rolled steel / zinc-plated
Listed item dimensions16 × 0.5 × 1.8 inches (length × thickness × profile height)
Pack quantity10 pairs; 20 slide assemblies for up to 10 same-length drawer installations
Published load figureUp to 100 lb in the product listing. Confirm the supplier’s rating and installation conditions for the complete drawer; pack quantity does not multiply one drawer’s capacity.

What is included

  • 10 pairs of 16-inch full extension ball bearing side-mount slides
  • Installation screws
  • Face-frame brackets, as listed for this pack

Alignment matters as much as choosing 16 inches

Compare both drawer sides and the front-to-rear mounting line. A rail of the correct length can bind if its pair is misaligned or the drawer box is out of square. Correct the installation rather than forcing the drawer through resistance.

Before mounting: use a sound fastening surface, verify screw length and clearance, and follow the actual slide instructions. Listed item thickness is not a complete installation tolerance. Test the layout before making a full batch of drawer boxes.

Compare other slide systems

Explore all drawer slides, compare soft-close side-mount slides, or review concealed undermount slides before choosing a system. Different systems can require different drawer dimensions and hardware.

Berta Store · Installation Guide

16-inch drawer slides

Drawer Slide Installation Video

Watch Berta's installation video for full-extension, ball-bearing side-mount drawer slides before starting your 16-inch drawer project.

This is a general side-mount installation demonstration, not a size-specific mounting diagram. Confirm the measurements, clearances and hardware required for your 16-inch slides and cabinet before installation.

Watch on YouTube

Fit & Project Planning

Choosing and aligning 16 inch ball bearing slides

Use measured depth to choose between nearby lengths

This 16-inch option sits between the 14- and 18-inch products. More length is not automatically better: the drawer and the clear mounting space must suit the chosen rail. Check front setbacks, cabinet backs and the support arrangement before moving up a size.

Investigate binding before changing the hardware length

Uneven gaps, nonparallel rails, proud screw heads or a twisted box can affect movement. Check the actual installation instructions and confirm square, secure mounting. Shortening the slide or tightening screws into an unsuitable position does not correct an incompatible mounting layout.

Choose the finish of the movement—not just the rail finish

Zinc plating describes the hardware surface; ball bearings describe its sliding mechanism. Neither label promises soft closing. Compare the 16-inch soft-close side-mount option when a damped closing action is part of the project brief.

Planning example: Sixteen inches converts to 406.4 mm. Use that conversion for planning, not as proof that a nominal 400 mm replacement shares the same holes, travel or mounting tolerances.

16 inch drawer slide questions

Are these the same as the 16-inch soft-close slides?

No. These are the standard full-extension ball bearing slides. The linked soft-close side-mount product is a separate option with a closing mechanism and its own installation requirements.

Will a longer slide increase the load rating?

Do not assume so. The current standard listings state the same up-to-100-lb figure across the lengths. Confirm the supplier’s rating conditions for the actual installation.

Can I use a 15-inch undermount instead?

Only as part of a drawer system designed for it. The linked undermount family has 15- and 18-inch options, not a 16-inch variant, and its drawer-box requirements differ.

Compare nearby standard lengths

Choose a different length only when it suits the complete drawer and cabinet mounting plan. These alternatives retain the standard side-mount format.

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Standard side mount

14 Inch Drawer Slides

A 14-inch standard option to compare with your required rail length and mounting space.

10 pairs · 14 in. nominal length
Full extension · Ball bearing

$64.99 USD

Price per 10-pair pack · Approx. $6.50 per pair

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18 Inch Drawer Slides – 10 Pairs Full Extension Ball Bearing
Standard side mount

18 Inch Drawer Slides

A 18-inch standard option to compare with your required rail length and mounting space.

10 pairs · 18 in. nominal length
Full extension · Ball bearing

$84.99 USD

Price per 10-pair pack · Approx. $8.50 per pair

View 18 inch slides

Compare closing action and mounting style

The products below are different systems, not a promise of direct replacement compatibility. Read the selected product’s own sizing and installation requirements.

Full Extension Soft Close Drawer Slides
Different closing action

Soft-Close Side-Mount Slides

Compare the 16-inch soft-close side-mount option. Check its mounting instructions and clearances before switching.

10-pair kit · Side mount

$126.22 USD

Price per 10-pair pack · 16 Inch

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Undermount Soft Close Drawer Slides – 10-Pair Cabinet Kit (12″–21″)
Different mounting system

Soft-Close Undermount Slides

Concealed soft-close hardware in 12, 15, 18 and 21 inch lengths. Drawer-box construction and mounting requirements differ from side mounts.

10-pair kit · Concealed undermount

From $164.99 USD

Price per 10-pair pack · 12 inch option

View undermount options