Last updated: March 2026
Enter your bed frame dimensions and staircase measurements — the app checks headboards, side rails, and landing clearance.
Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.
Headboard thickness (on edge) vs. stair width, and headboard width vs. landing pivot space
Item: King headboard: 76–80" W × 48–65" H. Queen headboard: 60–65" W. Side rails: 80" L × 6–10" W
Space: Standard residential staircase: 36" wide, 80" ceiling clearance, 36" landing depth minimum
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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Measurements verified by the ItemFits engineering team · Based on IRC R311.7, IBC Chapter 10 · Our methodology
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Before ordering flat-pack furniture, ensure you have enough room to assemble it. This guide covers assembly space needs for common furniture types.
Always. Bed frames are designed for disassembly — disconnect the headboard, footboard, and side rails. Remove slats and bag all hardware (bolts, cam locks, barrel nuts). Each piece fits up standard stairs individually. Label pieces and take photos for reassembly.
A king headboard (76–80" wide) must be carried on its edge or tilted upright. On edge, it's only the thickness of the headboard (2–6") passing through the stair width. At landings, tilt it vertically and pivot around the corner. Two people are needed — one above guiding the top, one below supporting the base.
Platform beds typically split into 2–4 frame sections plus slats. Each frame section is usually 40" wide or less and fits through any stairway. The slats are individual pieces (3–4" wide × 75–80" long) that are trivial to carry. Remove all drawers before disassembly if the platform has storage.
Adjustable (electric) bed frames are heavier (100–200 lbs for the frame alone) but typically fold or split into sections for transport. The head and foot sections detach from each other. The motor mechanism stays attached. King adjustable bases split into two twin XL halves — each half fits up standard stairs.