Under-Counter Refrigerator Fit Calculator

Will it actually fit?

Measure twice, install once. Enter your cabinet opening and the fridge spec, and we'll check width, height, and depth against the ventilation clearances most under-counter manufacturers require.

⏱ ~45 sec•Manufacturer ventilation clearances•Space Planning

1/2"

Side clearance

Each side

Top clearance

Ventilation

Rear clearance

Airflow

26"

Door swing arc

24" door

STEP 01

Cabinet opening,
fridge spec, swing.

Measure the finished opening, not the cabinet box. All dimensions in inches.

Space W

Space H

Space D

Fridge W

Fridge H

Fridge D

Door swing

Account for adjacent walls and cabinets.

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Fit verdict

Updated live

Fits — but tight

Width gap

0.5"

Top gap

Rear gap

Notes

• Very tight width clearance

• Insufficient top clearance for ventilation

• Verify right-side door has 26+ inches of swing clearance

Under the hood

Clearances from manufacturer install guides.

Most under-counter and built-in refrigerator install manuals require the same baseline clearances. Tight installations void warranty and shorten compressor life.

01
Width clearance
1/2 inch on each side, minimum, for freestanding units. Built-in (front-vented) models can sit flush.
02
Height & rear clearance
1 inch on top and 1 inch behind, minimum, for ventilation. Built-in models still need front airflow at the toe-kick.
03
Door swing
Plan for 90° swing plus handle. A 24-inch door needs ~26 inches of swing arc to fully open drawers.
04
Verdict tiers
Perfect: meets all clearances + 1" buffer. Tight: meets minimums but no buffer. No-fit: any dimension below minimum.

Questions

Frequently asked

Most manufacturers require at least 1/2 inch on each side, 1 inch above for ventilation, and 1 inch behind. Built-in models with front-vented compressors can sit flush on the sides, but they still need front airflow at the toe-kick.