Refrigerators: Size & Dimension Guide
Size at a glance
- Capacity range
- 1.0–31.7 cu ft
- Median capacity
- 13.8 cu ft
- Width range
- 14.2–73.2 in
- Models
- 4581
Across a dataset of 4581 ENERGY STAR refrigerators, capacity spans from approximately 1.0 to 31.7 cubic feet, with a median of 13.8 cubic feet. Width ranges from roughly 14.2 to 73.2 inches. The appropriate refrigerator size depends on household needs and the available opening space rather than selecting the largest available model.
The market encompasses six main refrigerator subtypes, each occupying distinct size ranges. Compact refrigerators comprise the largest segment at 1654 units, followed by bottom freezer models with 1604 units, top freezer refrigerators with 760 units, freezerless and single-door models with 284 units, and side-by-side refrigerators with 117 units.
Before purchasing a refrigerator, the height, width, and depth of the installation space should be measured, along with the dimensions of the pathway required to move the appliance into place. The ranges presented reflect the dataset analyzed and do not constitute a fit guarantee for any individual model.
| Subtype | Models in dataset |
|---|---|
| Compact Refrigerator | 1654 |
| Bottom Freezer | 1604 |
| Top Freezer | 760 |
| Freezerless and Single Door | 284 |
| Side-by-Side | 117 |
| Compact Cooler | 109 |
| Cooler | 26 |
| Upright Freezer | 4 |
| Chest Freezer | 1 |
Measure twice
Capacity tells you how much it holds; the width, height and depth tell you whether it fits. Check both the appliance opening and the doorway/hallway path before you commit to a size.
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