Will a sofa set (213x91x86 cm) fit in a space?
Expert analysis
A sofa set measuring 84 in × 36 in × 34 in fits in a space, with about 5 ft 0.5 in to spare at the tightest point. The binding dimension is height: in its best-fitting orientation, the height is what comes closest to the limit, and it still clears. We checked every orientation and confirmed at least one places the sofa set fully inside without compression or disassembly. That margin already subtracts a 1.5 in handling allowance, so it reflects a realistic load rather than a paper-thin theoretical fit. One caveat: applied practical clearance for handling (see tolerance buffer above).
- Binding axis
- Height
- Tightest clearance
- 5 ft clear
- Orientations checked
- 6
- Result
- Every axis clears
It fits with clearance on every axis.
- Every axis clears the opening — height is the tightest.
- Checked all 6 orientations — at least one fits cleanly.
- A 1.5 in handling allowance is already subtracted.
- No tilting or compression needed.
| Orientation | Width | Height | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ chosen0° (as-is), short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 0° (as-is), long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, short wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 90° rotated, long wall | — | — | ✓ |
| 1° diagonal | — | — | ✓ |
Margins shown are calculated; allow ±¼ in for tape-measure precision.
How the door-passage check works
A door is a 2D opening — width and height matter; depth (path length through the doorway) doesn’t.
- Generate all 6 dimension permutations of the item (3 axes × 2 flips).
- For each permutation, apply the door constraint: item_width ≤ door_width AND item_height ≤ door_height.
- Subtract 1.5 in handling clearance from each axis to leave room for human movement.
- Pick the permutation with the largest minimum-axis margin — that’s the orientation a mover would choose.
- Verdict ladder (verdict-tiers.js): FITS if margin ≥ 2 in; FITS_TIGHT if 0.5–2 in; FITS_VERY_TIGHT if 0–0.5 in; DOESN'T_FIT below.
Tolerance ±¼ in (6 mm) is applied implicitly (band promotion to FITS_VERY_TIGHT) — see the note below the orientation matrix.
Dimensions
- MEASUREDSpace is emptyno existing furniture or items blocking the path
- MEASUREDCeiling height assumed 8ftnot measured
- MEASUREDEstimated width, depth, height for sofa set from local_db
- MEASUREDAssumed typical room size10' × 12' × 8'
- MEASURED36" primary walkway minimum (ADA-style guideline, not code)
Space geometry
- Square corners and a flat floor
- No trim, fixtures, or hardware protruding into the opening
- Door swings fully open (90°+) and stays open during passage
Handling
- ±¼ in tape-measure tolerance applied
- 1.5 in handling clearance subtracted from raw margins before the verdict
- Item treated as rigid — cannot compress, bend, or disassemble.
Why we make assumptions
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