Refrigerator sizes: how to measure fridge dimensions

Step 3: Measure for refrigerator depth

To determine refrigerator depth, measure from the wall to the edge of your countertop. These dimensions should be roughly 24 to 25 inches deep.

For best practices, make sure to record each of the following for the most accurate and comprehensive refrigerator dimensions to ensure the best fit:

• Depth including fridge doors

• Depth excluding fridge doors
• Depth with fridge closed (including handles)

• Depth with fridge closed (excluding handles)

• Depth with fridge door open at 90 degrees

• Depth with fridge door and drawers open

Be mindful to allow at least one inch of extra space between the back of your refrigerator and the wall for proper ventilation. 

Additionally, if you have a kitchen island or are limited on space, measure the area in front of the refrigerator to ensure that the doors and drawers can fully open.

How deep are refrigerators?

Refrigerators are categorized between counter-depth and standard-depth models, with refrigerator depth ranging from 24 to 36 inches deep. 

Counter-depth fridges align with the edges of countertops and measure between 24 to 30 inches deep, whereas standard-depth appliances may extend to 30 to 36 inches.

Despite shallow depth, Whirlpool® Counter Depth Refrigerators are slightly wider and taller than standard-depth models, allowing the appliance to maintain optimal capacity with an average of 22 cu.ft.

Does your kitchen have an island?

Measure the space in front of the refrigerator so doors and drawers can open without getting dinged.