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What Door Width Do I Need for a Desk?

Standard desks are 24–30" deep and fit through most doors. L-shaped and executive desks often need partial disassembly.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Desk depth (24–30") going depth-first needs 30"+ clear opening. L-shaped: separate into halves.

Standard Dimensions

Item: Standard desk: 48–60"W × 24–30"D × 30"H. L-shaped: 60"×60" (separates to 2 pieces).

Space: 28" door = ~26.5" clear (compact desks). 30" door = ~28.5" (standard desks).

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

1Desk depth — standard is 24–30"; compact is 18–24". This is the dimension that faces the door
2Desk width — 48–72"; determines hallway clearance, not door clearance
3Whether the desk disassembles — most L-shaped desks separate into two pieces; check for connecting hardware

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Moving an L-shaped desk in one piece — separate the two sections at the hardware junction; each piece is 24–30" deep and fits any standard door
Forgetting keyboard trays — slide-out trays extend 10–14" and snag on door frames; remove or tape them shut
Not removing the hutch — desk hutches (bookshelves) are a separate piece; remove before moving through any doorway

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum door width for a standard desk?

A standard desk (24–30" deep) fits through a 30" door (28.5" clear) going depth-first. Even a 28" door works for compact desks (24" deep). The desk width doesn't matter for the door — only the depth.

How do I move an L-shaped desk through a door?

Separate it into two halves at the connecting hardware (usually 4–6 bolts). Each half is a standard rectangular desk (24–30" deep) that fits through any standard door. Reassemble in the destination room.

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