Can I remove the door to get more space?

Yes — removing the door and hinges typically adds 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance. Use a pin punch to tap out hinge pins from below. Keep the screws in the hinge plates so you don't lose them.

What if my couch has removable legs?

Most sofa legs unscrew or pop off, reducing height by 4 to 6 inches. Check for T-nuts or hex bolts underneath. Remove legs before attempting the doorway to avoid scratching both the couch and the frame.

Should I tilt the couch on its side or stand it up?

Tilting a couch vertically (on its end) is usually the best approach for narrow doors. Measure the diagonal from one bottom corner to the opposite top corner — that's the dimension that must clear the standard door width.

How do you fit a couch through a door?

Remove the door and hinges first (adds ~2 inches). Take off sofa legs (saves 4–6 inches of height). Stand the couch on its end and measure the diagonal — that dimension must be less than the door clear width. Angle the couch through the doorway at roughly 45 degrees, feeding the top through first, then pivot the base through. If you also need to navigate stairs , plan that route before you start.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Couch diagonal (corner-to-corner when tilted) vs. door clear width

Standard Dimensions

Item: Standard 3-seat couch: 84" L × 35" W × 33" H

Space: Standard interior door: 80" H × 32" W clear opening

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.

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

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10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my mattress before ordering. Tight fit, but it worked with the door removed.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Sofa diagonal depth — measure corner-to-corner from the bottom front to the top back when the couch is tilted on its side, as this is the dimension that must clear the frame
02Doorway clear opening between the inside edges of the frame (typically 1.5–2 inches narrower than the nominal slab size stamped by the manufacturer)
03Arm height and whether arms are removable — tall rolled arms (30–35") can catch on the header, while low-profile track arms (24–26") tilt through more easily
04Cushion compression potential — firm foam cushions compress 1–2 inches under squeeze, while down-filled backs can compress 3–4 inches to shave critical clearance

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Measuring only the sofa length and depth without calculating the diagonal — an 84" × 35" couch has a ~91" diagonal that determines tilt-through clearance
⚠Forgetting that door casing trim narrows the usable opening by 0.75–1.5 inches on the hinge side alone
⚠Not removing the sofa legs before tilting — legs add 4–6 inches and snag on the frame lip during the pivot
⚠Skipping the hallway-turn check — a couch that clears the door may still fail the 90-degree pivot if the corridor is under 40 inches wide

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Can I remove the door to get more space?
Yes — removing the door and hinges typically adds 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance. Use a pin punch to tap out hinge pins from below. Keep the screws in the hinge plates so you don't lose them.
01
What if my couch has removable legs?
Most sofa legs unscrew or pop off, reducing height by 4 to 6 inches. Check for T-nuts or hex bolts underneath. Remove legs before attempting the doorway to avoid scratching both the couch and the frame.
02
Should I tilt the couch on its side or stand it up?
Tilting a couch vertically (on its end) is usually the best approach for narrow doors. Measure the diagonal from one bottom corner to the opposite top corner — that's the dimension that must clear the standard door width.
03
How do you fit a couch through a door?
Remove the door and hinges first (adds ~2 inches). Take off sofa legs (saves 4–6 inches of height). Stand the couch on its end and measure the diagonal — that dimension must be less than the door clear width. Angle the couch through the doorway at roughly 45 degrees, feeding the top through first, then pivot the base through. If you also need to navigate stairs, plan that route before you start.
04

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ItemFits

About•FAQ•Features•Pricing

Home / Doorway & Entry Clearance

Will a Couch Fit Through a Door?

Enter your couch dimensions and doorway measurements to find out instantly — no guesswork, no stuck furniture.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: Português

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Couch diagonal (corner-to-corner when tilted) vs. door clear width

Standard Dimensions

Item: Standard 3-seat couch: 84" L × 35" W × 33" H

Space: Standard interior door: 80" H × 32" W clear opening

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.

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

Takes 10 seconds · No signup needed

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my mattress before ordering. Tight fit, but it worked with the door removed.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Sofa diagonal depth — measure corner-to-corner from the bottom front to the top back when the couch is tilted on its side, as this is the dimension that must clear the frame
02Doorway clear opening between the inside edges of the frame (typically 1.5–2 inches narrower than the nominal slab size stamped by the manufacturer)
03Arm height and whether arms are removable — tall rolled arms (30–35") can catch on the header, while low-profile track arms (24–26") tilt through more easily
04Cushion compression potential — firm foam cushions compress 1–2 inches under squeeze, while down-filled backs can compress 3–4 inches to shave critical clearance

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Measuring only the sofa length and depth without calculating the diagonal — an 84" × 35" couch has a ~91" diagonal that determines tilt-through clearance
⚠Forgetting that door casing trim narrows the usable opening by 0.75–1.5 inches on the hinge side alone
⚠Not removing the sofa legs before tilting — legs add 4–6 inches and snag on the frame lip during the pivot
⚠Skipping the hallway-turn check — a couch that clears the door may still fail the 90-degree pivot if the corridor is under 40 inches wide

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Can I remove the door to get more space?
Yes — removing the door and hinges typically adds 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance. Use a pin punch to tap out hinge pins from below. Keep the screws in the hinge plates so you don't lose them.
01
What if my couch has removable legs?
Most sofa legs unscrew or pop off, reducing height by 4 to 6 inches. Check for T-nuts or hex bolts underneath. Remove legs before attempting the doorway to avoid scratching both the couch and the frame.
02
Should I tilt the couch on its side or stand it up?
Tilting a couch vertically (on its end) is usually the best approach for narrow doors. Measure the diagonal from one bottom corner to the opposite top corner — that's the dimension that must clear the standard door width.
03
How do you fit a couch through a door?
Remove the door and hinges first (adds ~2 inches). Take off sofa legs (saves 4–6 inches of height). Stand the couch on its end and measure the diagonal — that dimension must be less than the door clear width. Angle the couch through the doorway at roughly 45 degrees, feeding the top through first, then pivot the base through. If you also need to navigate stairs, plan that route before you start.
04

Related fit checks.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator