A 36 in door is the widest standard entry. A 40 in sofa clears it comfortably on its side. Enter your sofa to confirm.
A 36 in door is the easy case, but a deep sectional can still surprise you on the angle. Enter your sofa to be sure before moving day.
Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.
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Yes, comfortably. A 36 in door clears about 34 in, and a 40 in wide sofa passes on its side where the limit is the height or depth. Many sofas under 34 in tall can even go through upright with the legs on.
01A 36 in door (about 34 in clear) is the widest standard residential door and handles nearly any single sofa. The exception is an oversized sectional, which should be moved as separated pieces.
02Often yes. If the sofa is under about 34 in tall, it can pass through a 36 in door standing upright. Taller or deeper sofas go through tipped on their side, which uses the shorter face.
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