How to measure side-by-side door refrigerator sizes

Are you thinking about getting a new side-by-side door refrigerator but worried about whether it’ll fit in your home? Side-by-side door refrigerators offer a spacious and luxurious storage solution, with two separate vertical doors for easy access to both the refrigerators and freezer compartments.

This design makes them great for keeping things organised and can streamline your grocery trips. But before you fall in love with a fancy new model, it’s a good idea to measure your space. So, grab some paper and a pencil – we’ll guide you through a stress-free way to measure the size of a side-by-side door refrigerator.

Measuring the size of a side-by-side door refrigerator

While side-by-side door refrigerators are known for their spacious interiors, they can also be quite wide. Before you buy a new one, it’s crucial to make sure it’ll fit well in your kitchen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to measuring your existing side-by-side door refrigerator or the space for a new one: 

Tools

1. Measuring tape 

2. A notepad and a pencil 

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3. And this guide (obviously) 

Steps to measure the size of a side-by-side door refrigerator

Step 1: Measure the width

1. Find where your fridge will go, like between cabinets or walls. 

2. Use a measuring tape to measure from one side to the other where the fridge will sit. 

3. Write down this width. It’s the maximum width your new fridge can be. 

Step 2: Measure the height

1. If you have cabinets above, find the lowest point. If not, measure from the floor up. 

2. Stretch the tape measure up to this point. 

3. Note down this height. It’s the tallest your fridge can be.

Step 3: Measure the depth

1. Find the wall behind where the fridge will go. 

2. The depth of a refrigerator can vary depending on different factors like whether the doors are open or closed. Measure different depths of the fridge: with doors open, closed, including and excluding fridge doors, fridge door opens at 90 degrees and fridge door and drawers open. 

3. To determine the depth of the refrigerator, it is recommended to measure from the wall to the edge of your countertop. Extend the measuring tape from the wall straight out to the front edge of your countertop. 

4. Write down this depth. It’s the maximum depth your fridge can be with doors closed. 

Step 4: Leave space for ventilation

1. Add half an inch around the fridge for air to circulate. 

2. Add half an inch above, beside, and behind the fridge. 

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3. Leaving this extra room will not only lead to effective cooling but also make sure that your fridge does not consume more energy than necessary. 

Step 5: Calculate refrigerator capacity

1. You can use these measurements to figure out how much stuff your fridge can hold. 

2. Simply multiply length x width x depth, then divide by 1,728 (because 1 cubic foot = 1,728 cubic inches). 

For example, if your fridge measures 83 inches wide x 66 inches tall x 180 inches deep, all you need to do is multiply these together, equaling 986040. Then divide this by 1,728 (since one cubic foot equals 1,728 cubic inches): 986040÷1,728= 570.6 cubic feet.

By following these steps, you’ll have accurate measurements to ensure your new side-by-side door refrigerator fits perfectly in your home space.