Bosch B36CL80SNS dimensions and required opening

Name: Bosch B36CL80SNS
Brand: Bosch

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Checked against Bosch's documents, Oct 27, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Bosch asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height72″183 cm

Depth25″63.5 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 72 in tall, not 71½ in
31⅛ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 1¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit B36CL80SNS against your 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.

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The fridge itself

Width	35⅝″90.5 cm
Height to top of case	71½″182 cm
Height to top of hinges	72″183 cm
Depth, case only	25″63.5 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28¾″73.0 cm
Depth with handles	31⅛″79.1 cm

Gaps Bosch asks for

Each side	⅛″0.3 cm
Above	½″1.3 cm
Behind	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	1¾″4.4 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	3 11/16″9.4 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	43⅜″110 cm

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What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator is roomy and quiet, with adjustable shelves and a useful middle drawer that help with organizing. They also say it keeps produce fresh and makes plenty of ice quickly. Some owners report a flimsy drawer or one that is hard to open, and some say the ice maker stopped working. Others mention that the doors don't close.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (154)Well organized inside (128)Looks great (127)Ice maker works well (85)Well built (67)Keeps food cold (63)

Things to consider

Slow repair (20)Doors don't close properly (19)Poor customer service (15)Return or refund refused (11)

From Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy reviews, last 2 years. (Number) = owners who said it.

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How we checked

Most sizes and gaps come from Bosch's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters

Bosch documents

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