Sink Accessories - Chopping Boards

Chopping Boards & Cutting Boards

Two things decide this purchase: the material that suits how you cook, and whether the board sits over your sink or on the bench. Get those right and everything else is detail. Browse our stainless steel chopping board Australia range below to find the board that matches your kitchen and your sink.

Our range covers stainless steel, timber and ceramic, in freestanding shapes and over-sink formats built to bridge a kitchen sink cut-out. That suits home cooks after a solid daily board, renovators fitting out a new kitchen, and tradies putting the finishing touches on a client's benchtop.

Before you order, check three things: your sink's internal width if you want an over-sink board, the board thickness against your bench clearance, and the edge type (juice groove, handles, or plain). Brand and finish sit downstream of those calls.

Chopping board materials compared

Each material has trade-offs, whether you're after a single board or a full chopping board set. Here's the short version.

Quick note on 304 and 316 stainless, the two grades of chopping board steel you'll see most. Both are food-grade. 316 has more molybdenum, which means better corrosion resistance around salty or acidic food. For most kitchens, 304 is fine. Near the coast or with heavy daily use, 316 earns its keep.

Over-sink and integrated chopping boards

An over sink chopping board, sometimes called a sink cutting board, sits across the top of your sink bowl, giving you a second prep surface without eating into bench space. You chop on top, sweep scraps straight into the sink, then rinse. That workflow is what sells the format.

Fit is the whole game. Measure the internal width of your sink bowl (edge to edge, inside the cut-out) and match it against the board's spanning dimension. Some boards have fixed ledges. Others use adjustable rails that suit a range of widths. Single-bowl sinks pair naturally with a full-span board. Double bowl sinks usually take a smaller board sized to one bowl.

If you're planning the sink and board together, browse our kitchen sinks range and note the internal dimensions before choosing.

Choosing the right size

Freestanding boards are simpler. A large daily kitchen cutting board sits around 40 x 30cm. A small prep board around 25 x 20cm. Thickness of 20-40mm feels solid without being unwieldy.

For over-sink boards, measure carefully:

- Internal sink width at the top of the bowl
- Ledge or lip depth (where the board rests)
- Any tap or accessory that sits in the path
- Board weight if you'll be lifting it often

For general sizing reference, our kitchen sink dimensions guide has the internal bowl measurements for every sink style we stock.

If you're pairing a stainless steel chopping board with a matching sink, our stainless steel sinks listings all show internal dimensions.

Care and hygiene

Stainless steel and ceramic chopping boards go in the dishwasher without fuss. Wooden chopping boards don't. Heat and prolonged water exposure will warp and crack them. Hand wash, dry standing up, and oil with food-safe mineral oil every few weeks.

Keep separate boards for raw meat and produce, or wash thoroughly between uses. Any board with deep, dark knife grooves that won't clean out is past its use-by. Replace it.

Plastic boards shed micro-particles as the surface wears, which is one reason many buyers move to stainless or timber. For matching cleaning caddies and drainers, see our guide to sink accessories. If you've gone stainless, our guide on how to clean a stainless steel sink covers care tips that apply just as well to a stainless steel chopping board.

Frequently asked questions