FITS
Will a book shelf Fit Through a Door?
book shelf · 3'3" x 12" x 1"
Item Being Fitted
book shelf
3'3" x 12" x 1"
Space Clearance (Door)
32" x 6'8"
31" to spare
Expert Analysis
✓ Fits — 78.3 cm to spare
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> Why it fits
Won't fit in its natural orientation, but fits when rotated — 78.3 cm clearance.
Tightest point: Item vs Opening (width axis)
Remaining clearance: 78.3 cm (96.3%)
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[maneuver-details]
> Best way to move it
Orient the item so it is rotated. Slide straight through the opening, keeping it level.
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: 81.3 cmW × 203.2 cmH
Item: item — smallest cross-section 3 cm (estimated)
*Rotation required: rotated*
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
- Some dimensions were estimated — not provided by you. Verify before proceeding.
- Real-world factors (trim, baseboards, hardware) may reduce available clearance.
- Estimated depth from local_db (depth not provided by user)
- Assumed standard door width: 32"
- Assumed standard door height: 80" (2032mm)
- Applied 38mm practical clearance for handling
All orientations tested (6 orientations)
| | Orientation | Width | Height | Note |
|---|------------|-------|--------|------|
| ✓ ← | 3×99 cm (front/back) | 78.3 cm | 104.2 cm | |
| ✓ | 3×30.5 cm (sideways) | 78.3 cm | 172.7 cm | |
| ✓ | 30.5×3 cm (sideways) | 50.8 cm | 200.2 cm | |
| ✓ | 30.5×99 cm (laid flat) | 50.8 cm | 104.2 cm | |
| ✗ | 99×3 cm (front/back) | -17.7 cm | 200.2 cm | too_wide |
| ✗ | 99×30.5 cm (laid flat) | -17.7 cm | 172.7 cm | too_wide |
Step-by-step proof (best: 3×99 cm)
1. Width: 3 cm item ≤ 81.3 cm opening → ✓ (78.3 cm clearance)
2. Height: 99 cm item ≤ 203.2 cm opening → ✓ (104.2 cm clearance)
Limiting: width at 78.3 cm
*Measure your specific space to confirm — dimensions vary.*