Check if your desk will fit through doorways, hallways, and up the stairs to your home office. Includes assembly space requirements.
Most standard desks (48–72" wide, 24–30" deep) fit through standard doorways when tilted on their side. L-shaped desks should be separated into two pieces. If the office is upstairs, measure stairway width. Consider assembling in the room when possible.
Most desks fit through doors — tilt on side.
Measure the desk fully assembled and note if it can be partially disassembled. Standard desks are 48–72" wide, 24–30" deep, and 28–30" tall. L-shaped desks are typically two pieces.
Run the a Desk Fit Through a Door CalculatorMost desks fit through standard 32" doors when tilted on their side. The critical measurement is desk depth vs. door clear width. Check hallway width if there are turns between entry and the office.
Run the a Desk Fit Through a Door CalculatorIf the office is upstairs, measure stairway width and ceiling clearance. Desks are lighter than couches but awkward to carry. L-shaped desks should be separated into two pieces for stair navigation.
Run the It Fit Up the Stairs CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
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