FITS
Will a couch (12" × 14" × 16") fit in a doorway (45" × 67")?
couch · 12" x 14" x 16"
Item Being Fitted
couch
12" x 14" x 16"
Space Clearance (Door)
3'9" x 5'7"
33" to spare
Expert Analysis
✓ Fits — 33" to spare
[why-details]
> Why it fits
Fits through the opening comfortably with 33" to spare.
Tightest point: Item vs Opening (width axis)
Remaining clearance: 33" (73.3%)
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[maneuver-details]
> Best way to move it
Orient the item with 12" across and 16" upright. Slide straight through the opening.
Required entry angle: ~0°
Minimum approach space: standard (item length)
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[difficulty-details]
> Effort required
Safety margin: Comfortable
Operational expectation: Standard handling — no special equipment or technique needed.
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[details-below]
What we used · Medium Confidence
Opening: 45"W × 67"H
Item: item — smallest cross-section 12" (estimated)
Assumptions
- Item is rigid and cannot be compressed, bent, or disassembled
- Space has perfectly square corners and flat surfaces
- No obstructions (light fixtures, handrails, trim, furniture) in the path
- Door opens fully (90° or more) and stays open during passage
- Real-world factors (trim, baseboards, hardware) may reduce available clearance.
- Applied 38mm practical clearance for handling
All orientations tested (6 orientations)
| | Orientation | Width | Height | Note |
|---|------------|-------|--------|------|
| ✓ ← | 12×16" (front/back) | 33" | 51" | |
| ✓ | 12×14" (laid flat) | 33" | 53" | |
| ✓ | 14×16" (sideways) | 31" | 51" | |
| ✓ | 14×12" (laid flat) | 31" | 55" | |
| ✓ | 16×12" (front/back) | 29" | 55" | |
| ✓ | 16×14" (sideways) | 29" | 53" | |
Step-by-step proof (best: 12×16")
1. Width: 12" item ≤ 45" opening → ✓ (33" clearance)
2. Height: 16" item ≤ 67" opening → ✓ (51" clearance)
Limiting: width at 33"
*Measure your specific space to confirm — dimensions vary.*