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What Door Width Do I Need for a Dresser?

Dressers are 16–20" deep and go through doors depth-first. Most standard doors handle them easily — the hallway turn is usually harder.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Dresser depth (16–20") going depth-first needs 20"+ clear opening — fits any standard door.

Standard Dimensions

Item: Standard dresser: 54"W × 18"D × 34"H. Tall: 36"W × 20"D × 44"H.

Space: Any standard door (24"+) fits dressers depth-first.

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

1Dresser depth — 16–20" for standard; this is the dimension that faces the door opening
2Dresser height — 30–36" standard; the height must clear the door frame height (typically 80")
3Dresser width — 48–72"; this must fit through the hallway width, not the door width

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Trying to move a dresser width-first — always go depth-first (16–20"); the width (48–72") is for hallway clearance, not door clearance
Leaving drawers in — empty all drawers before moving; a loaded dresser doubles in weight and drawers slide open during transport
Forgetting mirror attachments — attached mirrors make the dresser top-heavy and add 4–8" of fragile overhang

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum door width for a dresser?

A standard dresser (16–20" deep) going depth-first fits through any door with a 20"+ clear opening. Even the narrowest 24" interior door (22.5" clear) handles most dressers. Width only matters for hallways.

What about extra-deep dressers?

Deep dressers (22–24") still fit through standard 28" doors depth-first. The rare challenge is a very tall dresser (42"+) in a low doorway — tilt it slightly to clear the header.

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