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What Door Width Do I Need for a Couch?

Most sofas are 32–36" deep. With the right tilt, a 30" door works — but 32"+ is ideal. Enter your couch and door dimensions.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Sofa depth (32–36") tilted diagonally fits through 28–30" opening. Measure door clear opening, not nominal door size.

Standard Dimensions

Item: Standard sofa: 84"×36"×34" (W×D×H). Depth is the critical door dimension.

Space: 30" door = ~28.5" clear opening. 32" door = ~30.5". 36" door = ~34.5".

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

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What to Measure

1Couch depth (front-to-back) — this is the critical dimension when the sofa goes through on its side
2Couch height — when tilted diagonally, the effective width is between depth and height
3Door frame clear width — measure the opening, not the door itself; frames reduce width by 1–2"
4Hallway width on both sides of the door — you need room to angle the sofa in and out

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Measuring the door, not the opening — a "32-inch door" has about 30.5" of clear opening after the frame and stop
Forgetting the couch legs — protruding legs add 2–4" to the effective depth; remove them if possible
Not tilting — a 36" deep sofa on its side at a slight tilt can clear a 30" opening diagonally

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum door width for a standard couch?

Most standard sofas (32–36" deep) fit through a 30" door when tilted on their side. For sofas deeper than 36", you need a 32"+ door. Oversized sofas (40"+) typically need a 36" entry door.

How do I tilt a couch through a narrow door?

Stand the sofa on its side so the depth becomes the height. Angle the top forward about 15–20 degrees and walk it through. The diagonal of a 34"×34" sofa profile is about 28" at the right tilt angle.

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