How big is an upright freezer?#
Upright freezers run 19 to 33 inches wide, 33 to 72 inches tall, and 22 to 31 inches deep, from a compact counter-height box up to a large full-height model. The table below breaks them into compact, mid-size, and large sizes with exact width, height, and depth.
Upright freezer dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact upright freezer | 19–24 | 33–34 | 22–24 | apartments and overflow storage |
| Mid-size upright freezer | 28–30 | 60–66 | 27–30 | a two-person or small family |
| Large upright freezer | 32–33 | 66–72 | 29–31 | families that batch-cook and freeze |
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Installation clearances for an upright freezer#
- Door swing: 24 in in of front space an upright freezer door needs to open onto its full shelf depth.
- Rear clearance: 1–2 in in behind an upright freezer for the coils and the exhaust.
- Top clearance: 1–2 in in above an upright freezer for airflow and to clear a shelf above it.
Will your upright freezer fit? Clearances and door swing#
An upright freezer behaves like a refrigerator for fitting: the front door swings about 24 inches out, so keep that space clear, and it stands up to 72 inches tall, so check any overhead cabinet or shelf. Measure the opening width, height, and depth, then leave 1 to 2 inches at the back for the compressor to vent and 1 to 2 inches above the top. Because the footprint is narrow — as little as 19 inches for a compact — an upright slips into a pantry, garage corner, or laundry nook where a chest freezer would not. Confirm the door can open toward the room rather than into a wall, since reversible hinges help in a corner.
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Upright freezer sizes by type: compact upright freezer, mid-size upright freezer, large upright freezer#
The three upright sizes scale with your storage needs. A compact upright, 19 to 24 inches wide and only 33 to 34 inches tall, fits under a counter or in an apartment and doubles as extra freezer space beside a fridge. A mid-size upright, 28 to 30 inches wide and 60 to 66 inches tall, is the popular garage or basement choice for a family. A large upright, 32 to 33 inches wide and the tallest at 66 to 72 inches, holds bulk shopping and chest-freezer-level volume while keeping the small floor footprint of an upright. All three open with a front door that needs about 24 inches of swing.
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