Samsung RF18A5101SRAA dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RF18A5101SRAA
Brand: Samsung

33-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 29, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Samsung asks for.

Width32⅞″83.5 cm

Height70⅜″179 cm

Depth26½″67.3 cm

32⅛ in wide, but needs 32⅞ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 in tall, not 68⅞ in
28⅛ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit RF18A5101SRAA 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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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Width	32⅛″81.6 cm
Height to top of case	68⅞″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70″178 cm
Depth, case only	24½″62.2 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28⅛″71.4 cm
Depth with handles	28⅛″71.4 cm

Gaps Samsung asks for

Each side	⅜″1.0 cm
Above	⅜″1.0 cm
Behind	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	3¾″9.5 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)calculated	41½″105 cm

calculated = worked out from Samsung's figures · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number

What owners say

Owners say it fits well and has a roomy interior, with shelves that some find too low and not adjustable. They like that it keeps food cold, though some report food spoiling or the refrigerator stopping cooling. Some owners say the ice maker stopped working or makes too little ice, and some say the freezer is small. A few mention slow repairs.

Customers liked

Fits well (103)Looks great (77)Roomy inside (65)Smooth delivery (53)Keeps food cold (40)Easy controls (34)

Things to consider

Stopped working (42)Shelves not adjustable (28)Poor customer service (27)Doors don't close properly (26)Slow repair (21)Feels cheaply made (17)

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 Samsung's documents for this model; some come from Samsung's documents for the same fridge sold under another model number. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

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

Samsung documents

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