Key takeaways
- 18-inch diameter
- Non-skid molded surface
- Raised rim edge
Items pushed to the back of a deep cabinet shelf might as well not exist — you either dig blindly or pull everything out to find what’s behind the front row. A Lazy Susan turntable fixes this instantly by letting you spin the whole shelf’s contents to the front instead of reaching past them. The options below range from simple flat turntables for straight shelves to tiered and corner-specific designs for trickier cabinet shapes.
Top 4 Picks
1. Copco Non-Skid Turntable 18-Inch
The largest single-tier turntable in the Copco lineup, built with a molded non-skid surface and a rimmed edge so bottles and cans don’t slide off mid-spin.
- 18-inch diameter
- Non-skid molded surface
- Raised rim edge
Pros: best fit for genuinely deep cabinet shelves; affordable for the size; no installation.
Cons: single tier only, so at this size it takes up an entire shelf by itself.
2. OXO Good Grips 16-Inch Lazy Susan Turntable
A turntable built around smooth rotation, using steel ball bearings and a non-slip turning lip so it spins easily even fully loaded.
- 16-inch diameter
- Steel ball bearing rotation
- Deep ledge to keep items upright
Pros: noticeably smoother spin than basic turntables; deep ledge reduces tipping of tall bottles.
Cons: priced higher than comparable Copco turntables of similar size.
3. Copco 15-Inch Non-Skid Dual-Tier Turntable
A two-tier version of the standard Copco turntable, aimed at cabinets tall enough to use vertical space rather than just one flat shelf.
- 15-inch diameter, two tiers
- Non-skid surface on both tiers
- Same rimmed-edge design as the single-tier model
Pros: roughly doubles storage over a single-tier turntable in the same footprint.
Cons: the two-tier height may not clear shorter cabinet shelves — measure vertical clearance first.
4. Rev-A-Shelf 2-Tier Kidney-Shaped Lazy Susan
Designed specifically for corner base cabinets, where the kidney shape follows the cabinet’s actual usable corner geometry instead of wasting space with a plain circle.
- Kidney-shaped, 2-tier design
- Built for corner base cabinet installations
- May require cabinet-specific mounting hardware
Pros: the only option here purpose-built for corner cabinets, where round turntables waste space.
Cons: installation can require matching your specific cabinet hardware, and it costs more than a standard round turntable.
5. mDesign Plastic Lazy Susan Spinning Turntable (2-Pack)
A pair of compact 9-inch turntables sold together, sized for pantry shelves, refrigerator shelves, and countertops rather than one large cabinet shelf.
- 9-inch diameter, sold as a 2-pack
- BPA-free clear plastic
- Rated for cabinet, pantry, fridge, and countertop use
Pros: two smaller turntables for the price of one larger unit, useful for splitting condiments between a fridge door shelf and a pantry shelf.
Cons: at 9 inches each, neither one matches the capacity of a single 16 to 18-inch cabinet turntable.
Buying Tips
Measure both the diameter and the vertical height of your cabinet shelf before ordering — an 18-inch turntable needs real shelf depth, and a dual-tier unit needs real shelf height. For corner cabinets specifically, a round turntable will always waste the corner space a kidney-shaped unit is designed to use. Non-skid surfaces matter more than they sound: a smooth-bottomed turntable can slide items off when spun quickly, especially glass bottles.
One large turntable isn’t always the better buy — splitting storage across two smaller turntables often makes more sense if you’re organizing a fridge door shelf and a pantry shelf rather than one deep cabinet. The tradeoff is capacity: a single 9-inch turntable holds roughly a quarter of what an 18-inch model does, so measure what you’re actually storing before deciding between one large spinner and two small ones.
FAQ
What size Lazy Susan fits a standard kitchen cabinet?
Most base and upper cabinets comfortably fit a 12 to 18-inch turntable; measure your shelf’s actual clear diameter (not the cabinet’s outer width) before choosing a size.
Do I need a special Lazy Susan for a corner cabinet?
Yes — a standard round turntable leaves the pointed ends of a corner cabinet unused. A kidney-shaped unit like the Rev-A-Shelf is designed to follow that corner’s actual shape.
Are two-tier turntables worth it over single-tier?
If your cabinet has the vertical clearance, yes — a two-tier model roughly doubles capacity in the same footprint, at the cost of needing more shelf height to install.
Do turntables work in the refrigerator too?
Smaller turntables, including compact Lazy Susans in the 9 to 12-inch range, are commonly used on refrigerator shelves for condiments, though check the specific model’s intended use before buying.
Should I buy one large turntable or two smaller ones?
It depends on where you’re using them — one large turntable (Copco’s 18-inch) suits a single deep cabinet shelf, while two smaller ones (mDesign’s 9-inch 2-pack) work better split between a fridge shelf and a pantry shelf.
Can a Lazy Susan hold heavy items like large stock pots?
Most retail Lazy Susans are rated for condiments, canned goods, and small appliances rather than heavy cookware — check the specific weight rating before loading anything over a few pounds per item, since an overloaded turntable can bind or resist spinning.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A common mistake is buying a turntable sized for a shelf’s outer cabinet width rather than its actual clear interior diameter, which results in a Lazy Susan that won’t spin freely against the cabinet walls. Another is choosing a flat round turntable for a corner cabinet, wasting the pointed ends a kidney-shaped unit is built to use. Loading mismatched tall and short bottles on the same tier also causes tipping during a fast spin — group items by height where possible.
Can a Lazy Susan be added to an existing cabinet without tools?
Yes, freestanding turntables like the Copco and OXO models need no installation at all — they simply sit on the shelf. Corner-specific kidney-shaped units may need mounting hardware depending on the model.
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