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What size refrigerator do you need?

Tell us who you feed and the space you have. We'll tell you the size you need, and show fridges we rate that fit your space.

Find your size in 2 questions

Your household decides the size. Your kitchen decides how much fits.

Question 1 of 2
How many people do you feed?

How we work out the size

About 4 to 6 cu. ft. a person. Allow about 4 to 6 cubic feet for each person at home, plus a little extra if you cook from scratch or shop once a week. A couple manages with 12 to 18 cu. ft.; a family of five wants 25 or more.

Measure the gap, then add some. Leave a little air around the sides and back so it runs efficiently, check the height under any wall cupboard, and make sure the door can open fully beside a wall.

Measure the way in too. A big French-door or side-by-side can be too wide for a narrow door or hallway. Check every doorway on the way to the kitchen.

How we reached this verdict

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, Reviewed, Trusted Reviews (US models), manufacturer specifications.

Updated 9 Oct 2026How we decide