Samsung RS27T5561SRAA dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RS27T5561SRAA
Brand: Samsung

36-inch classSide-by-sideStandard-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 29, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Samsung asks for.

Width≈36⅝″93.0 cm

Height≈70 7/16″179 cm

Depth≈30 15/16″78.6 cm

35⅞ in wide, but needs 36⅝ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 1/16 in tall, not 68⅝ in
33½ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 2½ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit RS27T5561SRAA 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

Widthcalculated	≈35⅞″91.1 cm
Height to top of case	≈68⅝″174 cm
Height to top of hinges	≈70 1/16″178 cm
Depth, case only	≈28 15/16″73.5 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	33½″85.1 cm
Depth with handles	33½″85.1 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°)	2½″6.3 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	51 5/16″130 cm

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What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator is roomy, keeps food cold, and has useful smart features; some say it plays music and has an interior camera. Some report that it stopped working, and others say the ice maker makes too little ice or produces ice slowly. Owners also mention that the shelves are not adjustable, and some say repairs are slow.

Customers liked

Easy controls (241)Roomy inside (204)Looks great (149)Keeps food cold (112)Useful smart features (65)Well built (55)

Things to consider

Slow repair (10)

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. 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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