Refrigerator Dimensions

If you are setting up your house, then you may be looking around for the different appliances that are a must-have in every household. One of these important kitchen appliances is the refrigerator, which is omnipresent in every home. Before you make a final decision about which refrigerator to buy there are a lot of factors you need to consider like what your needs are and how much space you have. Researching about the dimensions of a refrigerator will allow you to buy one that fits in perfectly in the space you have allotted for it.

Standard Dimensions of a Refrigerator

It is important to know what are the dimensions of a refrigerator in case you want to replace the one you already have or want to use a designated space in your house to place the refrigerator. There are three standard design styles in refrigerators, the side by side, the top freezer, and the bottom freezer. There is also another style of refrigerators that are the French door fridges, but they are not so commonly used. These have a double door bottom freezer. The dimensions are dependent on several factors like the style of the fridge and the capacity of the refrigerator that you are planning to purchase. The sizes of refrigerators can vary widely, from tiny fridges that are as small as 2 cubic feet to fridges that are as big as 30 cubic feet. Most home have these kitchen appliances in the dimensions of 18 to 25 cubic feet. The efficiency of the refrigerator is another factor that needs to be considered while making your purchase. One of the most energy efficient refrigerators among the three styles is the top freezer style of refrigerators and the least efficient ones are the side by side styles. If a fridge has an indoor water and ice dispenser, then there are chances that the refrigerator will be less energy efficient.

Dimensions of a Refrigerator
Type of Refrigerator	Width	Height	Depth (without door and handle)
Free Standing Side by Side	32 inches to 36.5 inches	66 inches to 70 inches	28 inches to 29.5 inches
Counter Depth Side by Side	35 inches to 36.5 inches	68.5 inches to 72.5 inches	24 inches
Built in Side by Side	42 inches to 48 inches	83 and 3/8 inches to 84 inches	23.5 inches to 25 inches
Free Standing French Door Bottom Freezer	33 inches to 36 inches	68 and 5/8 inches to 70 inches	28.25 inches to 29.5 inches
Counter Depth French Door Bottom Freezer	35 and 3/4 inches to 36 inches	69 and 5/8 inches to 71 inches	23 and 3/4 inches to 24 inches
Built In French Door Bottom Freezer	42 inches to 48 inches	83 and 1/8 inches to 84 inches	23.5 inches to 25 inches
Free Standing Bottom Freezer	29 and 5/8 inches to 36 inches	66 and 3/4 inches to 70 inches	28 inches to 30 and 7/8 inches
Counter Depth Bottom Freezer	35 and 5/8 inches to 36 inches	69 and 3/4 inches to 70 inches	23 and 3/4 inches to 24 inches
Built in Bottom Freezer	35 inches to 36.25 inches	82 and 3/4 inches to 84 inches	23.5 inches to 24 inches
Top Freezer	28 inches to 36 inches	61 and 3/4 inches to 69 inches	25 and 7/8 inches to 28 inches
Compact Under Counter	17 and 3/8 inches to 24 inches	19.5 inches to 34 and 1/8 inches	13.5 inches to 18 and 3/4

Choosing the best refrigerator for your household depends on what your needs are. While dimensions are an important consideration to make, it is also dependent on the number of members in your family, the kind of food you eat, how often you entertain guests, are there any dietary requirements that make it necessary to preserve food products in a special manner, etc. It is necessary to give the dimensions its due importance along with other factors that will help you in your choice. A refrigerator is one of the most important appliances in any kitchen and it is important that you know all your options before making the final choice regarding the refrigerator you buy.