Will a dishwasher fit through a 28 inch door?

Yes. A 24 in dishwasher passes a 28 in door (about 26.5 in clear) easily when unboxed. If it is still in its shipping carton, the box can add about 2 in per side, so unbox it at the entry.

Do I need to unbox a dishwasher to get it through a door?

Only for narrow doors. Unboxed, a 24 in dishwasher fits nearly any door. In its carton it is closer to 28 in wide, so for a 24 to 28 in door, unboxing at the entry is the simplest fix.

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Will a Dishwasher Fit Through a Doorway?

A standard dishwasher is 24 in wide, so nearly every door clears it. Enter your model and doorway to confirm before install day.

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Fit summaryFIG. CLEARANCE

A dishwasher almost always fits, so the real question is the box and the kitchen turn. Enter both to confirm install day goes smoothly.

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The spaceStandard interior door: ~26.5 to 30 in clear opening

What decides itDishwasher width (boxed or unboxed) vs. the clear door opening, then the kitchen turn

What to measureStandard dishwasher: ~24 in wide, ~24 in deep, ~34 to 35 in tall

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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“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.

01Dishwasher width and depth, both about 24 in for a standard unit
02Whether you are moving it boxed (add ~2 in per side) or unboxed
03The clear door opening and the turn into the kitchen
04Threshold and flooring transitions for the dolly

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Measuring the shipping box instead of the 24 in appliance and assuming it will not fit
⚠Forgetting to unbox at the entry when the door is narrow
⚠Ignoring the kitchen turn, which can be tighter than the doorway
⚠Not accounting for the rear plumbing connections that add depth

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a dishwasher fit through a doorway?
Almost always. A standard dishwasher is about 24 in wide and 24 in deep, which clears a 28 in door (about 26.5 in) and every wider interior door. The only tight cases are moving it in the shipping box or a very narrow 24 in door.
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Will a dishwasher fit through a 28 inch door?
Yes. A 24 in dishwasher passes a 28 in door (about 26.5 in clear) easily when unboxed. If it is still in its shipping carton, the box can add about 2 in per side, so unbox it at the entry.
02
Do I need to unbox a dishwasher to get it through a door?
Only for narrow doors. Unboxed, a 24 in dishwasher fits nearly any door. In its carton it is closer to 28 in wide, so for a 24 to 28 in door, unboxing at the entry is the simplest fix.
03

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Home / Doorway & Entry Clearance

Will a Dishwasher Fit Through a Doorway?

A standard dishwasher is 24 in wide, so nearly every door clears it. Enter your model and doorway to confirm before install day.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. CLEARANCE

A dishwasher almost always fits, so the real question is the box and the kitchen turn. Enter both to confirm install day goes smoothly.

Embed this diagram

The spaceStandard interior door: ~26.5 to 30 in clear opening

What decides itDishwasher width (boxed or unboxed) vs. the clear door opening, then the kitchen turn

What to measureStandard dishwasher: ~24 in wide, ~24 in deep, ~34 to 35 in tall

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.

ReferenceAppliance 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.

01Dishwasher width and depth, both about 24 in for a standard unit
02Whether you are moving it boxed (add ~2 in per side) or unboxed
03The clear door opening and the turn into the kitchen
04Threshold and flooring transitions for the dolly

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Measuring the shipping box instead of the 24 in appliance and assuming it will not fit
⚠Forgetting to unbox at the entry when the door is narrow
⚠Ignoring the kitchen turn, which can be tighter than the doorway
⚠Not accounting for the rear plumbing connections that add depth

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a dishwasher fit through a doorway?
Almost always. A standard dishwasher is about 24 in wide and 24 in deep, which clears a 28 in door (about 26.5 in) and every wider interior door. The only tight cases are moving it in the shipping box or a very narrow 24 in door.
01
Will a dishwasher fit through a 28 inch door?
Yes. A 24 in dishwasher passes a 28 in door (about 26.5 in clear) easily when unboxed. If it is still in its shipping carton, the box can add about 2 in per side, so unbox it at the entry.
02
Do I need to unbox a dishwasher to get it through a door?
Only for narrow doors. Unboxed, a 24 in dishwasher fits nearly any door. In its carton it is closer to 28 in wide, so for a 24 to 28 in door, unboxing at the entry is the simplest fix.
03

Related fit checks.

All door 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 Dishwasher Fit Through a Doorway?

What to measure.

Common mistakes.

Questions we keep getting.