We will explore various factors that determine whether a couch can pass through a door, the measurements you need to consider, and helpful tips for a smooth transition.
Standard Couch Dimensions
The dimensions of 3 seater standard couch is 84 x 34 x 38 inches (width x depth x height ). The sizes can vary depending upon the brand and style of couch.
Types of Doors
Different types of doors have varying widths, which can limit or ease the process of moving a couch through them.
Standard Hinged Doors
Standard hinged doors are the most common in residential spaces. The standard width of 32 to 36 inches (81 to 91 cm).
While some larger couches might not fit through these doors, there are ways to maneuver them.
Also Read: Standard Sizes of Doors (mm, cm) (Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room)
French Doors
French doors are wider than standard hinged doors and usually range from 60 to 72 inches (152 to 183 cm) in width. Their double-door design can be advantageous when moving larger couches.
Sliding Doors
These door come in various sizes ranging from 152-183 cm , used as a saving in space, can be used as an alternative to hinged door. Sliding doors can provide more clearance for couches during the moving process.
Also Read: Rough opening for a 30″, 32″, 36″, 48″, 60″ & 72″ bifold doors
Measuring Your Couch
Measuring your couch accurately is essential before attempting to move it through a door.
Let’s go through the steps to measure your couch properly to determine its compatibility with your doorways.
- Width: Measure the width of couch horizontally from arm to arm for accuracy.
- Height: Height can be find from floor to the backrest/cushion(highest point)
- Depth: Depth can be calculated by measure the distance from front edge to the backrest.
- Measure the Legs: If your couch has removable legs, measure their height separately.
Also Read: Rough opening for doors – 24”, 28”, 30”, 32”& 36” – Opening Sizes & Charts
Assessing Door Dimensions
This step is crucial to determine if your couch can fit through the existing doorway or if you need to consider alternative approaches.
- Width: The door width can be measured from the inner edges of the vertical sides.
- Height: The height of the door is calculated from the floor to the top of door frame.
- Clearance of Door: Make is sure to clear any decorative/lucrative moldings or doorstops that may obstruct the couch’s passage.
What size couch will fit through a 29-inch door?
A couch with dimensions of 28×29 (width x height) will easily fit through a 29-inch door with rough opening around 28 ¼ inches. The sofa height must be less than 29 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
What size couch will fit through a 30-inch door?
A couch with dimensions of 29.5 or 30 inches will easily fit through a 30-inch door with rough opening. The sofa height must be less than 30 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
What size couch will fit through a 27-inch door?
A couch with height less than 27 inches will easily fit through a 27-inch door with rough opening. The sofa height must be less than 27 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
What size couch will fit through a 28-inch door?
A couch with height less than 28 inches will easily fit through a 28-inch door with rough opening. The sofa height must be less than 28 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
What size couch will fit through a 32-inch door?
A couch with height less than 32 inches will easily fit through a 32-inch door with rough opening. The sofa height must be less than 32 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
What size couch will fit through a 34-inch door?
A couch with height less than 34 inches will easily fit through a 34-inch door with rough opening. The sofa height must be less than 34 inches in this case. You can measure the width of the doorframe and the height of your sofa to see if can get through a door.
How to move your couch through tight or fit doorway?
- Measure up your furniture.
- Measure the couch to ensure it will fit through the doorway.
- Measure your doorways.
- Assess your options
- Get enough manpower
- Disassemble oversized furniture.
- Attempt different angles
- Try squeezing it through
- Remove the door (temporarily)
