Fridge fit checker
Will your fridge actually fit? Check the nook, the delivery path, and door opening clearance - the three things most people forget to measure before buying.
One of the most common appliance buying mistakes is ordering a fridge that fits the space on paper but fails on delivery day - blocked by a hallway turn, a narrow doorway, or a door that won't open fully once installed. This tool walks you through the three checks that matter.
Your fridge space
Measure the narrowest point. If your cabinets aren't perfectly plumb, use the tightest measurement.
From the wall to the front edge of your cabinets, or the depth you want the fridge to not exceed.
Floor to the underside of any overhead cabinets or shelving.
Getting it into the kitchen
Front door, hallway doorways, kitchen entrance - measure the narrowest one.
If there's a 90° turn, measure the diagonal clearance - usually wall-to-wall width minus 100mm.
Will the door actually open?
Where will the fridge sit in relation to nearby walls or cabinets?
Maximum fridge width
Still to answer: nook width, narrowest doorway width and where the fridge will sit. Your result appears here.
What goes wrong
Common fridge-fit mistakes
The 'but it fit the space' mistake
Most people measure the nook and stop there. But a fridge that fits the kitchen cavity can still be impossible to deliver. The front door, any hallway, and tight corners all need to be wider than the fridge. This is the single most common fridge-buying mistake in Australia.
The side-wall problem
A single-door fridge needs roughly 60% of its width as clear space on the hinge side for the door to open fully and let drawers slide out. If you have a wall or cabinet on the hinge side, you either need more clearance than you might think, or a French door model - which only needs about 30% per door.
Ventilation isn't optional
Fridges need airflow to dissipate heat from the compressor, and manufacturers ask for more of it than the common 25mm rule of thumb suggests. Across the 112 fridges we list that publish an installation clearance, the median specified is 100mm above, 50mm at the sides and 50mm at the rear - with some models asking 300mm on top. Check your model's spec; they vary more than you'd think. Cramming a fridge into a tight nook raises its running temperature, increases energy consumption, and shortens the compressor's lifespan.
Depth includes the handle
Manufacturer depth specs measure to the back of the fridge body. A traditional bar handle adds another 30-50mm out the front. That matters when the fridge sits in a run of cabinetry: the doors and handle stand proud of the bench line, and a fridge that fits the cavity on paper can still stick out further than the cupboards beside it. Measure to the front of the handle, or look for a model with a recessed one.
Ready to find a fridge that fits?
Our quiz matches your dimensions and requirements to specific fridges in our catalogue, with the reasoning shown.
Start the fridge quiz →This tool provides guidance based on standard fridge proportions. Always confirm exact dimensions with the retailer before purchasing. Consider having a tradesperson verify complex delivery paths.