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Although one couch may look very different from another sofa because of style, color, or
upholstery fabric, you may be surprised to know that most sofas share the same
approximate measurements. This applies to other pieces of furniture living room furniture
such as coffee tables and end tables as well. When you have an idea of roughly how big a
piece is, you can plan how many pieces to fit in the room, and how to place them, so you
have a room that flows efficiently. Here are the standard table and couch dimensions:
Dining room tables and chairs are also usually made according to standard measurements.
These have many variations for different kinds of dining tables. Chairs will slightly vary in
size as well. The measurements below are what you can expect to find on average:
The bedroom usually has a bed, one or more nightstand, and a chest of drawers. The
measurements for beds are more standardized than for any other piece of furniture, due to
needing a standard size of mattress and bedding.
Nightstands and chests can vary, and there are several types of chests. The numbers below
are for a basic, small chest:
Bottom freezer models measure between 67- and 70-inches tall and are between 29½- and
32¾-inches wide.
Top freezer units range from 61¾- and 66¼- inches tall and between 28¾- and 32¾- inches
wide.
French door ‘fridge models come in 68½- and 70-1/8-inch heights that are between 29½- to
36-inches wide.
Side-by-side refrigerators stand between 65 7/8ths- and 71¼-inches tall and measure 32¾- to
39¾-inches wide.
Standard refrigerators come in two depths (30- and 34-inches).
Fortunately, stove manufacturers have retained the same industry sizing standard for decades, so
whether you install a stove top or a combination oven/stove, their sizes have been as following:
For Electric stoves and ovens: The unit will be 30-inches wide and 36- to 47-inches height.
For Gas stoves and ovens: The unit sizes are 36-inches wide and again 36- to 47-
inches height.
The most common height is 36-inches so it lines up with standard counter heights.
Downsizing has made the stackable washer/dryer combo a popular pick for homeowners short on
space, but you will have to decide if you want two front-load units that stack or an appliance that’s
designed as a single unit.
Single unit sets range from 24- to 27-inches wide and are between 70- and 75 inches tall.
Commonly, depth is around 27-inches for both units, so they align when stacked.
Freestanding stackables that occupy a single cabinet are typically 27-inches wide and at least
80-inches tall.
Contemporary kitchen sink design has made it possible for homeowners to choose between 1-, 2-, and
3-bowl models, though sizing for all three depends upon cabinet and countertop configurations,
especially if that hole already exists. Homeowners can choose between over- and under-counter sinks.
Most prefabricated kitchen cabinets are categorized as base, wall and tall units. Base cabinets lay the
foundation and are usually installed first.
Standard base cabinets range in size from 12- to 48-inches wide; 34½- to 36-inches
tall and 24-inches deep.
Wall cabinet width is the most expansive dimension, running between 9- and 48-inches. Wall
cabinet heights range from 12- to 42-inches with depths of between 12- and 24-inches.
Tall cabinets serving as pantries and housekeeping tool storage units range in width
between 12- and 36-inches, while height dimensions extend from 84- to 96-inches. Standard
depths are between 12- and 24-inches.
Upholstered furnishings
The smallest beds on the market are cribs that measure 27- by 52-inches.
Twin bed sizing is 39- by 75-inches.
Twin XL sizing adds 5-inches to the length, producing a 39- by 80-inch unit.
Full beds measure 54- by 75-inches.
Queen dimensions are 60- by 80-inches.
King beds add 16-inches of width to standardize this 76- by 80-inch bed.
California kings, the largest size on the market, isn’t the widest. It’s dimensions are 72-inches
by 84-inches.
Crib sheets don’t come in standard sizes, so measure the mattress before you shop. On
average, crib sheets are around 51 5/8-inches long; 27¼-inches wide and 5½-inches deep.
Standard twin sheets measure 39- by 75-inches (fitted) and 68- by 96-inches (flat).
Twin XL sheet sizing is 39- by 80-inches wide (fitted) and 66- by 102-inches long (flat).
Standard full-size (double) bed sheets measure 54- by 75-inches (fitted) and 81- by 96-inches
(flat).
The dimensions of sheets made for queen size beds are 60- by 80-inches (fitted) and 90- by
102-inches (flat).
A king size set is comprised of a 76- by 80-inch fitted sheet and 108- by 102-inch flat sheet.
Standard California king sets measure 72- by 84-inches (fitted) and 108- by 102-inches (flat).
Today’s upholstered seating furnishings offer shoppers so many style differences, the exact same
dimensions attributed to one design versus another could make the units appear to be different sizes.
Fortunately, the furniture industry has managed to keep consumers from getting too confused by
producing three standard types of upholstered furniture.