How to Measure a Refrigerator

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What is the Standard Size of a Refrigerator?

Standard refrigerator dimensions vary depending on the type of refrigerator. Whether you are envisioning a bottom-freezer, top-freezer, side-by-side or French door model fridge, you can expect a standard fridge to have exterior measurements that range from 28 3/4-inches to 39 3/4-inches in width, 61 3/4-inches to 71 1/4-inches in height and 28 3/4-inches to 34 5/8-inches in depth. 

• Standard-depth refrigerators extend about 6-inches past the front of the counters. Counter-depth refrigerators are meant to be flush with the front of the counters.
• Total interior volume, including the freezer, can range anywhere from 10-cubic feet to 35-cubic feet. If you are wondering how to measure a refrigerator's cubic feet, measure the refrigerator’s interior width, height and depth and multiply all three numbers together. You may need to remove shelves and drawers to get the most accurate measurements.

For more specific measurements for each refrigerator style, see our refrigerator size chart below. 

You may also be wondering "what size refrigerator do I need?" This will help determine the best fridge type and size for your household:

• If your family size is 1 to 2 people, a 4 to 13 cu. ft. fridge is best. This includes top-freezer and bottom-freezer fridges.
• If your family size is 3 to 4 people, a 14 to 24 cu. ft. fridge is best. This includes a variety of fridge types including: bottom-freezer, top-freezer, French door and side-by-side fridges.
• If your family size is 5 or more people, a 25 of more cu. ft. fridge is best. This includes any fridge type, especially those with a larger than average capacity.