Bosch B36CL81ENG and B36CL81ENW dimensions and required opening

Name: Bosch B36CL81ENG and B36CL81ENW
Brand: Bosch

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Same size in: B36CL81ENG (black stainless (glass)), B36CL81ENW (white)

Checked against Bosch's documents, Oct 25, 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
29 in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 2 in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit B36CL81ENG 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.

How to measure your opening

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All measurements

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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	24″61.0 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29″73.7 cm
Depth with handles	29″73.7 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°)	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

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 describe the refrigerator as quiet, roomy, and good-looking. They also appreciate the beverage drawer, with some mentioning a useful wine drawer, and say the ice maker works well. More owners find the shelves and drawers useful than frustrating, though some say the price is high.

Customers liked

Looks great (52)Well organized inside (36)Roomy inside (27)Ice maker works well (18)Quiet (17)Keeps food cold (17)

Things to consider

Overpriced (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

Bosch measurement source — B36CL81ENG-105167047.pdf ↗

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