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Couch/Sofa Dimensions & Moving Guide

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

Standard Dimensions

84"
Width
33"
Height
35"
Depth

Standard 3-seat sofa. Sectionals and sleeper sofas can be significantly larger.

Will It Fit?

Through a Door
Fits if Tilted
Up Stairs
Fits if Tilted
Up Spiral Stairs
Doesn't Fit
In an Elevator
Tight Fit
Through a Hallway
Fits

Moving Tips

  1. 1Remove all cushions and legs before attempting to move through tight spaces.
  2. 2Tilt the sofa vertically (on its end) to navigate through standard doorways.
  3. 3Use furniture sliders on hard floors and moving blankets to protect walls and door frames.
  4. 4For L-shaped hallway turns, angle the sofa so the top faces the ceiling and pivot around the corner.

Related Furniture

Loveseat
58" × 33" × 35"
Sectional Sofa
110" × 33" × 68"
Recliner
35" × 40" × 36"
Coffee Table
48" × 18" × 24"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dimension Guides

Standard Dimensions