Dryer Dimensions: 27 × 32 × 39 in + Fit Calculator

Quick answer

How wide is a standard dryer?

27 inches — Standard dryers match washers at 27 inches wide, 38–39 inches tall, and 28–34 inches deep. Gas dryers need additional vent clearance behind.

Measurements

Dimensions.

27"
Width: 32"
Depth: 39"
Height

Metric: 69 cm × 81 cm × 99 cm

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Width, depth, and height of the item at its widest points, including feet, arms, handles, and headboards.
02The clear opening of the space, not the frame. A 36-inch door gives roughly 32 inches once the door and stops are accounted for.
03The item's smallest dimension. It decides whether tilting or turning it on its side gets it through.
04Diagonal clearance at turns, landings, and corners, where the real bottleneck usually is.

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Measuring the door frame instead of the clear opening, then losing two inches you assumed you had.
⚠Forgetting that feet, arms, and handles add to the nominal size printed on the box.
⚠Treating a soft mattress and a rigid frame the same. One compresses, the other does not.
⚠Planning the doorway but ignoring the turn at the top of the stairs.

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Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Gas vs. electric dryer dimensions?
External dimensions are identical — 27" W × 39" H × 28–34" D. The difference is behind the dryer: gas models need a rigid or semi-rigid vent duct (4" diameter) plus 4–6" of clearance. Electric dryers need only 1–2" of rear clearance for the power cord.
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Stackable dryer dimensions?
Stackable dryers are the same 27" width but often shorter (33–36" tall) to keep the total stacked height under 78". The stacking kit adds 1–2" between units. Total stacked height is typically 74–78".
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Will a dryer fit through a standard door?
Yes — at 27" wide, a standard dryer easily clears a 32" interior door with 5" to spare. Even a narrow 28" door provides enough clearance.
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What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Width, depth, and height of the item at its widest points, including feet, arms, handles, and headboards.

02The clear opening of the space, not the frame. A 36-inch door gives roughly 32 inches once the door and stops are accounted for.

03The item's smallest dimension. It decides whether tilting or turning it on its side gets it through.

04Diagonal clearance at turns, landings, and corners, where the real bottleneck usually is.

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Measuring the door frame instead of the clear opening, then losing two inches you assumed you had.

⚠Forgetting that feet, arms, and handles add to the nominal size printed on the box.

⚠Treating a soft mattress and a rigid frame the same. One compresses, the other does not.

⚠Planning the doorway but ignoring the turn at the top of the stairs.

Questions we keep getting.

Gas vs. electric dryer dimensions?

External dimensions are identical — 27" W × 39" H × 28–34" D. The difference is behind the dryer: gas models need a rigid or semi-rigid vent duct (4" diameter) plus 4–6" of clearance. Electric dryers need only 1–2" of rear clearance for the power cord.

Stackable dryer dimensions?

Stackable dryers are the same 27" width but often shorter (33–36" tall) to keep the total stacked height under 78". The stacking kit adds 1–2" between units. Total stacked height is typically 74–78".

Will a dryer fit through a standard door?

Yes — at 27" wide, a standard dryer easily clears a 32" interior door with 5" to spare. Even a narrow 28" door provides enough clearance.

Standard Dryer Dimensions

How wide is a standard dryer?

Dimensions.

What to measure.