Product Description

Berta Store · 8 Inch Standard Slides

8 Inch Full Extension Drawer Slides

Build compact drawers around a short rail rather than forcing a longer slide into limited space. These 8 inch full extension ball bearing drawer slides use a side-mount design and are supplied as one 10-pair pack for repeat cabinet or furniture work.

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

Current pack pricing and availability are shown with the product options above.

Specifications

Nominal slide length8 inches; 203.2 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 dimensions8 × 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 8-inch full extension ball bearing side-mount slides
  • Installation screws
  • Face-frame brackets, as listed for this pack

Short drawers still need a complete mounting plan

An 8-inch rail can be useful where drawer depth is limited, but short length does not remove the need for side clearance, secure mounting points or room for any rear bracket. Compare the existing hardware before ordering a replacement.

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

8-inch drawer slides

Drawer Slide Installation Video

Watch Berta's installation video for full-extension, ball-bearing side-mount drawer slides before starting your 8-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 8-inch slides and cabinet before installation.

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Fit & Project Planning

Choosing 8 inch slides for compact drawer layouts

Start with the closed rail, not the drawer front

Measure the metal slide in its closed position. A decorative front can extend past the box and is not part of the slide length. Check both the drawer side and the cabinet mounting plane; a correct-looking rail can still have a different hole pattern or bracket interface.

Do not substitute a rounded metric label

Eight inches converts to 203.2 mm. That arithmetic does not certify compatibility with a slide sold as 200 mm. Compare the actual rail, mounting positions and travel before replacing hardware in a metric-built cabinet.

Leave access for adjustment and assembly

On a compact drawer, screws, a face-frame bracket and an obstruction can compete for limited room. Dry-fit the drawer and check access to the specified attachment points before completing the cabinet. Do not shorten a slide by cutting its telescoping members.

Planning example: A project with six drawers of this length uses six pairs from one 10-pair pack, leaving four pairs. A different-length drawer needs its own correctly sized hardware; leftover 8-inch pairs are not a substitute for that length.

8 inch drawer slide questions

Are these 8 inch slides soft close?

No soft-close mechanism is specified for this standard product. The linked side-mount soft-close family starts at 12 inches, so it is not an 8-inch replacement option.

Will these fit every shallow vanity drawer?

No. Plumbing, the drawer front, the cabinet back and the mounting hardware can limit space. Use the measured installation requirements rather than the room or cabinet label.

Does full extension make an 8-inch drawer deeper?

No. It improves access to the existing drawer space. It does not add storage depth or guarantee overtravel beyond the specified slide movement.

Compare Other Drawer Slides

Find other sizes using the length selector above or browse the Drawer Slides collection. Compare each product's mounting specifications before substituting a different system.