Dimensional guide

Refrigerator sizes: standard width, height and depth by type

Short answer: most full-size refrigerators are 30 to 36 inches wide, 66 to 70 inches tall and 30 to 34 inches deep including the handles. The exact size depends on the type:

Type	Width	Height (to top of hinges)	Depth with handles	Opening width it needs
French door 365 models	32¾–35 15/16 in · typical 35¾ 83.2–91.3 cm	69¾–71⅞ in · typical 70 177–183 cm	28¾–36 13/16 in · typical 32 3/16 73.0–93.5 cm	typical 36 in
Side-by-side 123 models	32¾–36⅛ in · typical 35¾ 83.2–91.8 cm	66⅝–70 1/16 in · typical 69⅝ 169–178 cm	30⅛–35⅞ in · typical 33⅝ 76.5–91.1 cm	typical 36 in
Top freezer 212 models	24 7/16–32½ in · typical 29½ 62.1–82.5 cm	61 9/16–67⅜ in · typical 66 5/16 156–171 cm	27 13/16–34 7/16 in · typical 31⅞ 70.6–87.5 cm	typical 30½ in
Bottom freezer 84 models	23⅝–32 15/16 in · typical 29¾ 60.0–83.7 cm	67–71 in · typical 69⅛ 170–180 cm	26⅝–35 15/16 in · typical 29 13/16 67.6–91.3 cm	typical 32 11/16 in

In centimetres, a typical French-door refrigerator is about 90.8 cm wide, 178 cm tall and 81.8 cm deep with handles.

From 792 freestanding models in the ExactFit catalog, using manufacturer dimensions. Ranges cover the middle 80% of models. Built-in refrigerators are usually 84 in tall and are not included.

What size fits your space?

Width of your opening in

Height of your opening inFloor to the underside of the cabinet above

Wall to the front edge of the countertop inThe fridge box and the gap behind it must fit within this; the doors stand out in front

31 of 565 fridges (5%)

Full-size freestanding fridges whose opening, gaps included, fits 36 in × 70 in × 25½ in. By type: 5 French door, 1 side-by-side, 6 top freezer, 18 bottom freezer, 1 other.

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Questions people ask

How tall is a standard refrigerator?

Most are 66–70 inches tall to the top of the hinges. Top-freezer models are shorter; French-door models are the tallest. Measure to the top of the hinges, not the case: on 46% of models the hinges sit 1 inch or more above the case, which is why a fridge of the "right" height can still hit an overhead cabinet. How tall is a refrigerator? →

How wide is a standard refrigerator?

Top-freezer models are typically about 30 inches wide; French-door and side-by-side models about 36 inches. The size class is not the opening it needs: 70% of the 107 fridges about 33 inches wide need an opening wider than 33 inches once the maker’s side gaps are counted. See the 36-inch study →

How deep is a standard refrigerator?

Standard-depth models are about 34 inches deep with handles (about 28½ inches for the case alone). Counter-depth models are about 29½ inches with handles (24½ for the case). How far counter-depth fridges stick out →

What is the difference between case height and height with hinges?

Case height is the cabinet box. Height with hinges includes the top hinge covers and doors, typically about ¾ inch more. An overhead cabinet has to clear the hinge height plus the gap the manufacturer asks for above.

What is installation depth?

The depth the opening needs: the case depth plus the gap behind for air and the water line. The doors and handles stick out in front of the opening.

Does a "31.5-inch refrigerator" mean the opening I need?

No. It is the fridge’s own width. The opening usually needs ¼ to 1 inch more for side gaps, and more beside a wall so the doors can open. Door clearance beside a wall →

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Enter your finished opening

Opening width (in)inThe space between the cabinets or walls on each side. Measure at the bottom, middle and top, and use the smallest.Opening height (in)inFrom the finished floor to the underside of the cabinet or ceiling above. Measure at the left, center and right, and use the smallest.Depth to the front edge of your countertop (in)inFrom the finished back wall to the front edge of the countertop beside the fridge. The fridge box and the gap behind it must fit within this; the doors and handles stand out in front.

How to measure your opening

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What the ExactFit dataset shows

These ranges use all 1001 reviewed models, which all have complete cavity-fit inputs. Most recent included review: 2026-10-31. They describe this dataset, not every refrigerator sold.

Reviewed dimensional ranges and medians
Endpoint	Range and median
Actual closed-door width	17 3/4 in–48 3/8 in; median 35 1/2 in
Height with hinge	32 5/16 in–84 in; median 69 15/16 in
Cabinet-only depth	17 1/2 in–32 1/8 in; median 25 3/16 in
Door depth without handles	19 1/4 in–35 15/16 in; median 29 7/16 in
Depth with handles	19 1/4 in–38 1/8 in; median 31 1/4 in
Depth with doors open 90°	36 3/4 in–65 7/16 in; median 49 1/16 in

Common marketed width classes

Retail labels often round dimensions. The table counts complete ExactFit records by verified actual width, so it is a dataset distribution rather than an industry standard.

Verified actual-width range	Models
24 inches or less	67
More than 24 through 30 inches	262
More than 30 through 33 inches	133
More than 33 through 36 inches	471
More than 36 inches	68

Width, height, and depth are not single endpoints

Width

Overall closed-door width describes the product. Required opening width may instead come from a manufacturer cutout or from product width plus supported side ventilation.

How many 36-inch fridges need a wider opening →

Height

Cabinet height and height with hinge can differ. The controlling supported endpoint and top clearance determine fit beneath an overhead cabinet.

Depth

Cabinet-only depth, door depth without handles, handle depth, and door-open depth answer different questions. Cabinet depth plus rear clearance governs the cavity fallback; the other endpoints describe projection and operation.

Standard-depth and counter-depth refrigerators

These are product classes, not exact dimensional promises. A counter-depth model may still project beyond the counter at its doors and handles. A standard-depth model’s usable cavity requirement also depends on rear clearance and any applicable cutout.

Compare qualified counter-depth models →

How far counter-depth fridges stick out, by type →

Installation clearance versus operating clearance

Ventilation and rear or top installation allowances support safe placement. Hinge-side wall clearance, adjoining-wall clearance, and door-open depth describe operation. ExactFit keeps these concepts separate and never substitutes an unknown operating endpoint with zero.

Measure your finished opening and surrounding space →

How much room doors need beside a wall, by type →

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Confirm current manufacturer specifications and installation requirements before purchase or installation. ExactFit does not evaluate every delivery-path, plumbing, electrical, trim, floor, or door-swing condition.