TIGHT FIT
Will a Standard 3-seat sofa (84"×35"×34") Fit Through a Door?
Standard 3-seat sofa (84"×35"×34") · 7' x 3' x 34"
Item Being Fitted
Standard 3-seat sofa (84"×35"×34")
7' x 3' x 34"
Space Clearance (Door)
36" x 6'8"
2" to spare
Expert Analysis
⚠️ Tight fit — only 2" clearance
[why-details]
> Why this result?
Won't fit in its natural orientation, but fits when laid on its side, longest dimension passing through — 2" clearance.
Tightest point: Item vs Opening (width axis)
Remaining clearance: 2" (5.5%)
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[maneuver-details]
> How the maneuver works
Orient the item so it is laid on its side, longest dimension passing through. Slide straight through the opening, keeping it level.
Required entry angle: ~0°
Minimum approach space: standard (item length)
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[difficulty-details]
> Real-world difficulty
Safety margin: Adequate
Operational expectation: Standard handling — no special equipment or technique needed.
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[details-below]
What we used · Low Confidence
Opening: 36"W × 80"H
Item: item — smallest cross-section 34" (estimated)
*Rotation required: laid on its side, longest dimension passing through*
Assumptions
- Detected sofa, size: medium
- Estimated depth, height from local_db (depth, height not provided by user)
- Assumed standard door height: 80" (2032mm)
- Applied 38mm practical clearance for handling
- Assumed standard ceiling height: 8ft (2440mm)
All orientations tested (6 orientations)
| | Orientation | Width | Height | Note |
|---|------------|-------|--------|------|
| ✓ ← | 34×36" (sideways) | 2" | 44" | |
| ✗ | 36×34" (sideways) | 0" | 46" | too_wide |
| ✗ | 34×84" (front/back) | 2" | -4" | too_tall |
| ✗ | 36×84" (laid flat) | 0" | -4" | too_wide |
| ✗ | 84×34" (front/back) | -48" | 46" | too_wide |
| ✗ | 84×36" (laid flat) | -48" | 44" | too_wide |
Step-by-step proof (best: 34×36")
1. Width: 34" item ≤ 36" opening → ✓ (2" clearance)
2. Height: 36" item ≤ 80" opening → ✓ (44" clearance)
Limiting: opening: height at 2"
*Measure your specific space to confirm — dimensions vary.*