{"id":993,"date":"2025-05-13T11:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/?p=993"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:04:58","slug":"refrigerator-size-guide-find-the-right-fit-for-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/13\/refrigerator-size-guide-find-the-right-fit-for-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Refrigerator Size Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re furnishing a compact apartment or upgrading a large family kitchen, this guide helps you understand standard fridge dimensions by type, so you can find the best option for your layout and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-628858 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Refrigerator size guide\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Refrigerator-size-guide.jpg\"><\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-452\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-452\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">Fridge Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">Width<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">Height<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">Depth (Closed)<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-5\">Depth (Door Open)<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-6\">Capacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Standard Fridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">28&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">66&#8243;\u201372&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">26&#8243;\u201334&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">Up to 45&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">20\u201325 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Counter-Depth<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">30&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">66&#8243;\u201372&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">23&#8243;\u201327&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">~44&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">18\u201324 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Top Freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">28&#8243;\u201333&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">61&#8243;\u201366&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">28&#8243;\u201334&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">~55&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">10\u201321 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Bottom Freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">29&#8243;\u201333&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">67&#8243;\u201370&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">30&#8243;\u201334&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">~50&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">12\u201322 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">French Door<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">29&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">68&#8243;\u201370&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">29&#8243;\u201335&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">Up to 48&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">20\u201327 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Side-by-Side<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">32&#8243;\u201339&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">66&#8243;\u201371&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">30&#8243;\u201331&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">~45&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">21\u201328 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">4-Door<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">36&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">69&#8243;\u201370&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">29&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">Up to 49&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">20\u201326 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Apartment-Size<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">18&#8243;\u201324&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">60&#8243;\u201375&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">24&#8243;\u201330&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">~40&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">7\u201313 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Mini Fridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">14&#8243;\u201324&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">16&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">18&#8243;\u201326&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">&lt;5 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Wine\/Bar Fridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">14&#8243;\u201324&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">16&#8243;\u201336&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">20&#8243;\u201330&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-5\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-6\">2\u20135 cu. ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-452 from cache --><\/p>\n<h2>How to Measure for a New Fridge<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Width<\/strong>: Measure from wall to wall or cabinet to cabinet. Leave \u00bd&#8221; to 1&#8243; clearance on each side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: Measure from floor to overhead cabinet. Leave 1&#8243; breathing room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth<\/strong>: Measure from the wall to the front edge of your counter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Door Swing<\/strong>: Make sure doors can open fully without hitting walls or islands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Path:<\/strong> Measure your doorways \u2014 your fridge must fit through them during installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick overview of common refrigerator types and what they\u2019re best suited for.<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-453\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-453\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">Best For<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Top Freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Budget buyers, smaller kitchens<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Energy-efficient, less freezer space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Bottom Freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Families who use fridge more than freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Easier access to fresh food<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Side-by-Side<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Households needing freezer access often<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Ice &amp; water dispensers common, narrower compartments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">French Door<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Large families, open kitchens<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Spacious, stylish, wide storage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">4-Door<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Organization lovers, frequent snackers<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Separate zones for deli, drinks, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Counter-Depth<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Sleek, modern kitchens with shallow space<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Flush with counters, less interior space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Apartment-Size<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Small households, condos, or second units<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Compact, efficient layout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Mini Fridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Dorms, offices, garages<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Portable and space-saving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">Wine\/Bar Fridge<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Entertainers or wine lovers<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">Keeps beverages at optimal temperature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-453 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>No matter your kitchen size or household needs, understanding standard refrigerator dimensions helps you choose a model that fits seamlessly and functions efficiently making every inch count.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/standard-refrigerator-size\/\">Refrigerator Size Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Kitchen<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\">Homedit<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re furnishing a compact apartment or upgrading a large family kitchen, this guide helps you understand standard fridge dimensions by type, so you can find the best option for your layout and lifestyle. 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