Refrigerator sizes: the guide to measuring for fit
What You’ll Need:
Measuring tape
This guide
Six steps to finding the perfect fit
Whirlpool is committed to helping you care — that includes finding an appliance with the right features for your family and the right fit for your kitchen. Perfect refrigerator dimensions for your home create an inviting space and leave plenty of room for the kids’ and dogs’ constant foot traffic. Follow our helpful fridge sizes guide for everything you need to know when assessing your space.
Step 1: Select your type
This is a good benchmark for the average refrigerator size in every type; however, you should still check your specific refrigerator’s dimensions online or in store.
Step 2: Refrigerator dimensions — measuring depth
Refrigerators come in two depths: they’re either virtually flush with your countertops or they extend past them.
Does your kitchen have an island?
Measure the space in front of the refrigerator so doors and drawers can open without getting dinged.
Step 3: Refrigerator dimensions — measuring width
Measure from wall to counter, cabinet to cabinet or whatever may be on either side of your refrigerator space.
NOTE: If your refrigerator is located next to a wall, leave 2½ inches (6.35cm) between the wall and the hinge side of the door so it can swing open.
Measure the space in front of the refrigerator so doors and drawers can open without getting dinged.
Step 4: Refrigerator dimensions — measuring height
Cabinets above your cutout? Measure from the floor to the bottom of the cabinets.
Step 5: Add a little breathing room
Now that you’ve got your refrigerator measurements, add a little space on all sides for proper ventilation so it can cool things down without overheating.
Step 6: Map out a path
It fits your needs and fits your space, but how’s it getting there? From the nearest entrance to your kitchen, measure the width of every hallway and doorway to ensure the appliance can make it through.
Find your new Whirlpool® refrigerator
Still shopping for a new refrigerator? With an array of options to suit kitchens of all shapes and sizes, Whirlpool® brand can help you find your family’s fit. Learn more about our refrigerator types or see the complete lineup.