Fridges, ranges, dishwashers and laundry

Will that new fridge actually fit?

Measure your space, enter three numbers, and see which standard refrigerator types fit once you leave the clearances makers ask for. Every figure links to the guide it came from.

See standard fridge sizes

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Will it fit?

Enter the size of the space where the fridge will go.

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A general fit check from typical published size ranges, not a guarantee. Always check the installation guide for the exact model.

At a glance

Standard refrigerator sizes

Typical size ranges by type.^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]} Counter-depth models are about 24 to 30 in deep; standard-depth about 30 to 37 in.^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]}

Top-freezer
Width
24–33 in
Height
61–69 in
Depth
28–35 in
Bottom-freezer
Width
24–33 in
Height
67–71 in
Depth
27–34 in
French door
Width
29–36 in
Height
68–72 in
Depth
28–37 in
Side-by-side
Width
30–36 in
Height
66–70 in
Depth
29–35 in
4-door French door
Width
about 36 in
Height
69–70 in
Depth
24–33 in

Full size chart, capacities and real examples

Room to breathe

The clearances our checker leaves

½ ineach side^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]}

1 inon top^{[2 · Oct 29, 2026]}

2 inbehind^{[2 · Oct 29, 2026]}

2½–3½ inbeside the hinge, next to a wall^{[1 3 · Oct 29, 2026]}

The larger figure wherever two makers' guides differ. Why, and what to do about door swing.

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Measure once, buy once

How to measure the space

Width at the countertop, under the upper cabinets and at the base, and use the smallest.^{[2 · Oct 29, 2026]}
Height from the floor to the bottom of the cabinets above.^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]}
Depth from the back wall to the front edge of the counter.^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]}

Step-by-step fit guide

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Delivery day

Will it get through the door?

Measure every hallway and doorway from the nearest entrance.^{[1 · Oct 29, 2026]}
Gates on the path: at least 38 in for most fridges, 33 in for top or bottom mount.^{[2 · Oct 29, 2026]}
Keep the path clear and at least 3 ft wide.^{[3 · Oct 29, 2026]}
One large laundry pair needs 43.4 in to make a 90° turn on a landing.^{[5 · Oct 29, 2026]}

Doorways, hallways and stairs

Laundry

Washer and dryer sizes

Standard front-loaders are about 27 in wide, 39 in tall and 32 to 34 in deep. A side-by-side pair needs a space at least 56 in wide, with about 6 in behind for hoses and venting.^{[4 · Oct 29, 2026]}

Stacked, compact and closet sizes

Measuring guides

Get the details

Sources: 1. Whirlpool, Guide to refrigerator sizes and dimensions. 2. LG, Refrigeration “Measure First” installation guide (PDF, dated 2014). 3. Samsung US, Home appliance delivery instructions. 4. Whirlpool, Washer and dryer sizing guide. 5. LG, “Measure First” installation guide for refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and laundry (PDF). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners; figures are restated in our own tables, not reproduced.