Fridge Size Calculator
What size fridge do I need?
Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you with the right size and style from our range, using Bi-Rite's own fridge buying guides. Takes under 30 seconds.
Find the right fridge for your household
Count everyone who eats at home most days.
Measure the gap where it will go. We'll hide anything that won't fit, leaving 3 cm at the sides and back and 5 cm on top so it can breathe.
You need a 520L fridge
Fridges that suit you
Before you buy: check it will fit
- Breathing room: leave at least 5 cm above and 3 cm at the sides and back, so the motor doesn't overheat.
- Doors: check the doors can open fully without hitting walls, cupboards or handles, so drawers can slide out.
- Getting it in: measure your front door, hallways and stairs. Big French door fridges sometimes need their doors taken off for delivery. Read our fridge size guide.
Fridge size guide
Bi-Rite's guide to the right fridge for your household. Capacity is the total space inside, fridge and freezer together, in litres.
| Household | Fridge size | Style that suits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 200–300L | Top mount |
| 2 people | 300–400L | Top mount |
| 3–4 people | 400–600L | Bottom mount |
| 5+ people | 600L+ | French or quad door |
Which fridge style is right for you?
Each style has its own strengths. Here's the short version of Bi-Rite's Fridges Explained guide.
Top mount
Freezer on top. Usually the cheapest to buy and run, but you bend down to reach the fridge.
Bottom mount
Fridge at eye level, freezer below. A practical, family friendly choice.
French or quad door
Two fridge doors on top, wide shelves for platters, and a big freezer below. Great for larger households.
Side by side
Freezer on the left, fridge on the right. Lots of room, but narrow shelves may not fit a pizza box or platter.
How we work it out
No guesswork, just Bi-Rite's own fridge guides and a few honest adjustments for how you shop.
1. Household sets the size
We start with Bi-Rite's size guide above: more people means more food, so more litres.
2. How you shop fine-tunes it
A big fortnightly shop or lots of frozen food nudges you up. Top-up shoppers can go smaller, which costs less to run.
3. We check it fits
If you give us your space, we only show fridges that fit it, with room left for air to flow. Then we show the best matches from our range.
Fridge size FAQs
What are the common fridge sizes in Australia?
Fridge sizes in Australia range from small bar fridges around 50 litres up to French door fridges of 800 litres or more. The size you’ll see depends mostly on the type of fridge.
| Fridge type | Width | Height | Depth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar fridge | 450 to 550 mm | 500 to 850 mm | 500 to 600 mm | 50 to 140L |
| Top mount | 540 to 800 mm | 1,400 to 1,700 mm | 600 to 700 mm | 300 to 450L |
| Bottom mount | 600 to 800 mm | 1,600 to 1,800 mm | 650 to 750 mm | 400 to 600L |
| Side by side | 900 to 1,000 mm | 1,700 to 1,800 mm | 700 to 800 mm | 600 to 700L |
| French door | 800 to 950 mm | 1,700 to 1,850 mm | 700 to 850 mm | 500 to 800L |
What is a regular fridge size?
A regular full-size fridge in Australia is 700 to 900 mm wide, 1,700 to 1,800 mm tall and 700 to 800 mm deep. There’s no official standard, but most kitchens are built with a fridge space about 900 mm wide and 1,800 mm high. If your space is narrower than 800 mm, look at top mount or bottom mount models.
How do I read fridge dimensions on a spec sheet?
Fridge dimensions are listed as width, height and depth in millimetres. Check whether the depth includes the door handles, as some brands leave them out. Height often includes the door hinges on top. Some spec sheets also list the depth with the door open, which tells you how much floor space you need in front of the fridge.
What size fridge do I need for a family of 4?
A family of four needs a fridge of about 400 to 600 litres. That’s usually a large bottom mount or a smaller French door fridge. If you do one big shop a week or entertain often, go a size bigger. One or two people usually need 200 to 400 litres, and five or more should look at 600 litres and up. Our calculator works this out from your household and your space.
What size fridge fits in a 900 mm space?
A 900 mm wide space fits a fridge up to about 840 mm wide, once you leave 30 mm of clearance on each side. That covers every top mount and bottom mount fridge and some French door models. Most side by side fridges are 900 mm or wider, so they usually won’t fit. Height matters too. If your space is 1,800 mm high and the fridge needs 50 mm at the top, look for a fridge no taller than 1,750 mm. That rules out some larger French door models, so check the spec sheet before you buy.
What is the standard bar fridge size?
The standard bar fridge size is 450 to 550 mm wide, up to 850 mm tall and 50 to 140 litres. Under-bench models are usually about 850 mm tall so they slide under a standard 900 mm kitchen benchtop. If it’s going under a bench, check the height with the feet adjusted and leave room at the back for airflow.
What size is a double door fridge?
A double door fridge, either side by side or French door, is usually 800 to 1,000 mm wide and 1,700 to 1,850 mm tall. That’s wider than most top mount or bottom mount fridges, so measure carefully if you have an older kitchen. You’ll also need room in front for both doors to open fully and let the crisper drawers slide out.
How much space do you need around a fridge?
Leave at least 50 mm at the top and 30 mm at the sides and back of your fridge. The fridge pushes out warm air as it runs. Without a gap, it works harder, costs more to run and wears out sooner. Give it the most room at the top. Exact gaps differ by brand, so check the installation manual before you buy.
How do you measure for a new fridge?
Measure the width of your fridge space at its narrowest point. Measure the height from the floor to the bottom of any overhead cupboard. Measure the depth from the back wall to the front edge of your benchtop. Then take off the clearance gaps your fridge needs. Measure every doorway and hallway on the delivery path too.
What is a counter depth fridge?
A counter depth fridge sits close to flush with your kitchen benchtops. Australian benchtops are usually about 600 mm deep, and counter depth fridges are around 600 to 650 mm deep. A regular fridge sticks out further. The trade-off is less space inside, so you may need a taller or wider model to get the same number of litres.
Not sure? See them in person.
Pop into your local Bi-Rite store to compare fridges side by side. We'll give you honest advice, even if that means the cheaper model.
This calculator is a guide. It uses Bi-Rite's fridge buying guides and adjusts for how you shop and freeze. Please check the product specifications and the maker's installation guide for exact sizes and air gaps, or see the fridges in store. Prices and availability can change.
