How big is a 30-inch refrigerator?
| Model | Width | Height | Depth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE GTE19DTNRWWTop freezer | 29 3/4" | 66 3/8" | 34 1/2"28 3/8" without doors | 19.2 cu ft13.59 + 5.57 freezer |
| Whirlpool WRF560SEHZFrench door | 30" | 68 3/8" | 34 3/8"28 1/2" without doors | 19.7 cu ft13.34 + 6.34 freezer |
| LG LTCS20020WTop freezer | 30" | 66" | 33 3/4"29" without doors | 20.2 cu ft14.7 + 5.5 freezer |
| Frigidaire FRTD2021AWTop freezer | 30" | 69" | 34 1/8"28 1/2" without doors | 20.5 cu ft15.3 + 5.15 freezer |
| GE GNE21FYKFSFrench door | 29 3/4" | 69 7/8" | 36 5/8"29 3/4" without doors | 20.8 cu ft14.74 + 6.05 freezer |
| GE GBE21DYKFSBottom freezer | 29 3/4" | 69 7/8" | 36 5/8"29 3/4" without doors | 20.9 cu ft14.87 + 6.03 freezer |
Height to the top of the hinge. Depth with doors and handles. Capacity split into fresh food and freezer where the maker lists both; some models add a convertible drawer.
What size opening does a 30-inch refrigerator need?
Add the maker's side and top clearance to the refrigerator's width and height. For these models that comes to 30" to 34" wide and 67 3/8" to 70 7/8" tall.
| Model | Clearance (sides / top / back) | Opening (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| GE GTE19DTNRWW | 1/8" / 1" / 2" | 30" × 67 3/8"76 cm × 171 cm |
| Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ | 1/2" / 1/2" / 1" | 31" × 68 7/8"79 cm × 175 cm |
| LG LTCS20020W | 2" / 2" / 2" | 34" × 68"86 cm × 173 cm |
| Frigidaire FRTD2021AW | not published | 30" × 69"76 cm × 175 cm |
| GE GNE21FYKFS | 1/8" / 1" / 2" | 30" × 70 7/8"76 cm × 180 cm |
| GE GBE21DYKFS | 1/8" / 1" / 2" | 30" × 70 7/8"76 cm × 180 cm |
Frigidaire's FRTD2021AW spec sheet lists no installation clearance, so the opening shown is the bare size; check its installation guide. GE's general advice is at least 1 inch at the top and back and about 2 inches on the hinge side.
Will a 30-inch refrigerator fit a 30-inch opening?
4 of the 6 models here fit an opening of exactly 30 inches with their maker's side clearance. Not the others: the Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ needs 31", the LG LTCS20020W needs 34". Measure the opening at its narrowest point, since walls and cabinet sides are rarely perfectly straight.
How much room do the doors need?
| Model | Wall to front of open door | Width with doors open 90° |
|---|---|---|
| GE GTE19DTNRWWTop freezer | 62 1/2" | 32 3/8" |
| Whirlpool WRF560SEHZFrench door | 52 5/8" | — |
| LG LTCS20020WTop freezer | 62 1/4" | 31 5/8" |
| Frigidaire FRTD2021AWTop freezer | 60" | — |
| GE GNE21FYKFSFrench door | 48 1/8" | 37 7/8" |
| GE GBE21DYKFSBottom freezer | 63 1/4" | 33 7/8" |
The first column is the depth with a door open 90° plus the rear clearance: the space you need between the wall behind the refrigerator and an island or opposite wall. The second matters when the refrigerator sits between walls or tall cabinets; GE says French door and side-by-side models need less room to open beside a wall.
30-inch refrigerator styles and capacity
- French door: 2 models, 19.7 to 20.8 cu ft, 68 3/8" to 69 7/8" tall and 34 3/8" to 36 5/8" deep.
- Bottom freezer: 1 model, 20.9 cu ft, 69 7/8" tall and 36 5/8" deep.
- Top freezer: 3 models, 19.2 to 20.5 cu ft, 66" to 69" tall and 33 3/4" to 34 1/2" deep.
None of the 30-inch models here is counter-depth; their cases are 28 3/8" to 29 3/4" deep without the doors.
28-inch vs 30-inch vs 33-inch refrigerator
| Width | Actual width | Opening | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28" | 28" | 29 1/2" | 16.6 to 17.5 cu ft |
| 30" | 29 3/4" to 30" | 30" to 34" | 19.2 to 20.9 cu ft |
| 33" | 32 5/8" to 32 7/8" | 33" to 33 3/4" | 18.6 to 25.5 cu ft |
Every size has its own chart on the refrigerator size guide, with counter-depth and mini fridge dimensions and how much capacity a household needs.
Sources
Dimensions are from each manufacturer's published specifications, checked October 7, 2026. Opening sizes add the maker's clearance and are this page's arithmetic.
- GE Appliances, Refrigerator Sizes and How to Measure a Refrigerator www.geappliances.com/refrigerator-size-guide
- GE GTE19DTNRWW specifications products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/GTE19DTNRWW
- Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ specifications www.whirlpool.com/kitchen/refrigeration/refrigerators/french-door/p.30-inch-wide-french-door-refrigerator-20-cu.-ft.wrf560sehz.html
- Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ spec sheet, owner's manual or installation guide www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202509/owners-manual-w11592073-revb.pdf
- LG LTCS20020W specifications www.lg.com/us/refrigerators/lg-ltcs20020w-top-freezer-refrigerator
- Frigidaire FRTD2021AW specifications frigidaire.bynder.com/m/751d62a55ae265f9/original/FRTD2021A_EN-pdf.pdf
- GE GNE21FYKFS specifications products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/GNE21FYKFS
- GE GBE21DYKFS specifications products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/GBE21DYKFS