Is a 36 inch door wide enough for a sofa?

A 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.

Can a sofa fit through a 36 inch door upright?

Often 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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Will a 40 Inch Sofa Fit Through a 36 Inch Door?

A 36 in door is the widest standard entry. A 40 in sofa clears it comfortably on its side. Enter your sofa to confirm.

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The space36 in door: ~34 in clear opening

What decides itSofa height or depth vs. the ~34 in clear opening of a 36 in door

What to measureTypical sofa: ~40 in wide, 34 to 38 in tall, 36 to 40 in deep

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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What to measure.

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

01Sofa height and depth, the faces that present as it tilts through
02The clear opening of the 36 in door, about 34 in with the door at 90 degrees
03Whether the sofa is low enough (under ~34 in) to pass upright
04Hallway space to approach and rotate the piece

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Assuming the widest standard door still needs the sofa width to clear it
⚠Using the nominal 36 in instead of the ~34 in clear opening
⚠Carrying the sofa flat when standing it slightly on edge clears more easily
⚠Treating a sectional as one piece instead of separating it

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a 40 inch sofa fit through a 36 inch door?
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.
01
Is a 36 inch door wide enough for a sofa?
A 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.
02
Can a sofa fit through a 36 inch door upright?
Often 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.
03

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Couch/Sofa GuideStandard 3-seat couch dimensions, doorway clearance, stairway fit checks, and expert moving tips. Find out if your sofa will fit before moving day.

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Home / Doorway & Entry Clearance

Will a 40 Inch Sofa Fit Through a 36 Inch Door?

A 36 in door is the widest standard entry. A 40 in sofa clears it comfortably on its side. Enter your sofa to confirm.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. CLEARANCE

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.

Embed this diagram

The space36 in door: ~34 in clear opening

What decides itSofa height or depth vs. the ~34 in clear opening of a 36 in door

What to measureTypical sofa: ~40 in wide, 34 to 38 in tall, 36 to 40 in deep

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.

ReferenceFurniture Dimensions Door Guide Door Sizes by Country

About 10 seconds · no signup

Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my mattress before ordering. Tight fit, but it worked with the door removed.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

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

01Sofa height and depth, the faces that present as it tilts through
02The clear opening of the 36 in door, about 34 in with the door at 90 degrees
03Whether the sofa is low enough (under ~34 in) to pass upright
04Hallway space to approach and rotate the piece

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Assuming the widest standard door still needs the sofa width to clear it
⚠Using the nominal 36 in instead of the ~34 in clear opening
⚠Carrying the sofa flat when standing it slightly on edge clears more easily
⚠Treating a sectional as one piece instead of separating it

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a 40 inch sofa fit through a 36 inch door?
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.
01
Is a 36 inch door wide enough for a sofa?
A 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.
02
Can a sofa fit through a 36 inch door upright?
Often 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.
03

Related guides

Related item guides & reading.

Couch/Sofa GuideStandard 3-seat couch dimensions, doorway clearance, stairway fit checks, and expert moving tips. Find out if your sofa will fit before moving day.

Related fit checks.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator

Will a 40 Inch Sofa Fit Through a 36 Inch Door?

What to measure.

Common mistakes.

Questions we keep getting.